The Role of Advocacy in Civil Society |
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Authors: | J P Zompetti |
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Institution: | (1) Department of Communication, Illinois State University, Campus Box 4480, Normal, IL 61790-4480, USA |
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Abstract: | The concept of civil society has once again emerged as a viable mechanism for developing and sustaining deliberative democracy. However, an essential component of many strategies to sustain civil society appears lacking, especially when we see the growing cynicism and apathy among citizens. What is missing is a strategy for training or encouraging citizens to participate more fully in civil society. The skills of advocacy can, at least in part, help renew civic activism. Thus, the role of advocacy will be explored as a potential way to resuscitate civil society. |
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Keywords: | civil society advocacy public sphere civic engagement |
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