Theory question 108
Civil SocietySection C: Governmental System and Processes
Explain any five of the following forms of civic society: (a) Pro-democracy groups; (b) Labour groups; (c) Professional groups; (d) Religious groups; (e) Student groups; (f) Gender based groups; (g) Human rights groups.
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Any five explained:
(a) Pro-democracy groups: fight for democratic rule and credible elections, e.g. Campaign for Democracy, NADECO, Transition Monitoring Group.
(b) Labour groups: trade unions that protect workers' welfare, e.g. NLC, TUC.
(c) Professional groups: associations of members of a profession that set standards and protect members, e.g. NBA, NMA.
(d) Religious groups: faith bodies that promote moral values and speak on public issues, e.g. CAN, JNI.
(e) Student groups: unions that protect students' interests, e.g. NANS.
(f) Gender based groups: promote the rights and participation of women, e.g. NCWS, WIN.
(g) Human rights groups: defend and monitor human rights, e.g. CLO, Amnesty International.
Define each with an example.