active citizenship
Engaged community involvement
Active citizenship is participation in civic life beyond simply obeying laws and paying taxes.
It implies engagement with community and political processes—voting, volunteering, attending public meetings, advocating for causes: Schools should teach active citizenship alongside academic subjects.
The term often appears in educational contexts emphasizing democratic participation and social responsibility.
- volunteeringGiving service without pay
- whistleblowingExposing hidden wrongdoing internally
- philanthropyGenerous giving for others
- protestPublic expression of disapproval
- sustainabilityCapacity to endure indefinitely
speak truth to power · ethical consumerism · voting · voter registration · get out the vote · run for office · public service · lobbying · media literacy · petitioning · sign the petition · campaigning · human rights advocacy · know your rights · community organizing · town hall meetings · fair trade · corporate social responsibility
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