people living together in an ordered community

groups that put pressure on the Government, or those in power, to do something or change something; they do not wish to have power themselves, they simply wish to achieve a goal

How do groups create change in society?

Citizenship

How do citizens take action?

How can we campaign and influence change?

Why do changemakers play an important role in democracy?

Why are select committees important in a democracy?

What can effective change look like?

In this unit, pupils explore the different ways citizens can take action and what role this plays in democracy.

How can citizens bring about change?

Historic or outdated representations of people that may portray inequality or injustice.

Depiction or discussion of discriminatory behaviour

Subjects which particular individuals may be sensitive to, eg, adoption, migration, bereavement or death, divorce, poverty, deprivation.

Depiction or discussion of sensitive content

Pressure groups, protest groups and social movements can create lasting {{}} by influencing decisions in society.

Which of these groups try to influence government as their main campaign method?

Social movements unite large numbers of people to fight for broad social, {{}} or cultural change.

Match the type of group with its example.

Match the pressure group with its purpose.

Article 21 of the {{}} protects the right for citizens to participate in politics.

will help make a campaign action effective.

Match the start of the sentence with its ending.

In 2024, the UK Government launched the ...

Which of the following is **not** crucial for effective action, but helps?

How do groups create change in society?

Lesson outcome

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