What is active citizenship?
Active citizenship has two purposes which are to balance the extension of individual rights which was being undertaken. Secondly its was seen as a vital way of preserving and extending a 'community spirit' which it was felt, had been threatened by excessive levels of individualism and the suit of self-interest. Active citizenship is seen to be involved in such activities such as:
* Being aware of the current political system, thus being educated about political issues and being able to vote in elections.
* Being actively involved in promoting a topic which they are passionate and actively interested in it. These may be at local or national level involving membership and the amalgamation of groups.
Active citizenship has two purposes which are to balance the extension of individual rights which was being undertaken. Secondly its was seen as a vital way of preserving and extending a 'community spirit' which it was felt, had been threatened by excessive levels of individualism and the suit of self-interest. Active citizenship is seen to be involved in such activities such as:
* Being aware of the current political system, thus being educated about political issues and being able to vote in elections.
* Being actively involved in promoting a topic which they are passionate and actively interested in it. These may be at local or national level involving membership and the amalgamation of groups.