Assignment no 1
Civics and Community Engagement
Submitted to: Shahida Jamil
Submitted by: Ahmad Mujtabha
Roll no: 011
Department: Business and management sciences
Title: Civics engagement
Types of Civic Engagement:
1. Activism/Advocacy: This type of civic engagement involves actively
promoting a cause or issue, often through protests, petitions, or
lobbying.
2. Civic Learning: Civic learning involves acquiring knowledge about
community, government, social issues, or political issues. This can
be done through formal education, workshops, or self-directed
learning.
3. Community Service/Volunteerism: Community service involves
volunteering time and energy to benefit others or the community.
This can include activities such as cleaning up parks, serving at soup
kitchens, or participating in charity events.
4. Electoral Participation: Electoral participation involves engaging in
the electoral process, such as voting, campaigning, or contacting
elected officials.
5. Philanthropy/Fundraising: Philanthropy involves collecting
resources, such as money, food, or clothing, to benefit charitable
organizations or agencies.
6. Service Learning: Service learning involves intentionally linking
service activities with learning objectives to mutually benefit the
recipient and the provider.
7. Community Engaged Internship: Community engaged internships
provide students with hands-on experiences that enhance their
learning or understanding of social or political issues.
8. Community Engaged Research: Community engaged research
involves creating new knowledge in collaboration with or on behalf
of a community partner to contribute to student learning and
strengthen the well-being of the community.
9. Social Entrepreneurship/Social Innovation: Social entrepreneurship
involves combining innovation, resourcefulness, and opportunity to
address critical social and environmental challenges.
Benefits of Civic Engagement:
1. Improved Community: Civic engagement can lead to improved
community outcomes, such as cleaner parks, safer neighborhoods,
and better schools.
2. Personal Growth: Civic engagement can provide opportunities for
personal growth, such as developing new skills, building confidence,
and expanding social networks.
3. Increased Civic Awareness: Civic engagement can increase civic
awareness, such as understanding of community issues, government
policies, and social justice.
4. Better Decision Making: Civic engagement can lead to better
decision making, such as more informed voting, more effective
community organizing, and more responsive government.
5. Stronger Communities: Civic engagement can lead to stronger
communities, such as more cohesive neighborhoods, more resilient
communities, and more vibrant public spaces.
Challenges to Civic Engagement:
1. Lack of Time: Many people may not have the time to engage in civic
activities due to work, family, or other commitments.
2. Lack of Knowledge: Some people may not have the knowledge or
understanding of community issues, government policies, or social
justice.
3. Lack of Resources: Civic engagement may require resources, such
as funding, equipment, or facilities, which may not be available.
4. Lack of Incentives: Some people may not see the benefits of civic
engagement or may not be motivated to participate.
5. Systemic Barriers: Systemic barriers, such as racism, sexism, or
ableism, may prevent some people from participating in civic
engagement.
