Civic Engagement In Scandinavia

Author : Lars Skov Henriksen,Kristin Strømsnes,Lars Svedberg
Publisher : Springer
Page : 241 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 2018-10-09
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9783319987170

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Civic Engagement in Scandinavia by Lars Skov Henriksen,Kristin Strømsnes,Lars Svedberg Pdf

Since the 1990’s, a number of studies have documented a remarkable high and stable amount of popular engagement in civic organizations in Denmark, Norway and Sweden. Often these countries have been considered deviant cases against the proliferating decline of social capital studies. However, despite great international interest in the Scandinavian region, the volume argues that the civil societies and the civic engagement of these countries remain poorly understood. Most interest in the Scandinavian welfare models addresses the balance between state and market, but under communicates the role played by civil society and popular engagement in associations and voluntary organizations. The contributions offer a coherent portrait of stability and change in formal and informal forms of civic engagement over the past 25 years as well as offering contextualized knowledge of the history and institutional design in which Scandinavian civil societies are embedded.

Author : Heidi Biseth,Bryony Hoskins,Lihong Huang
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 170 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 2021-02-26
Category : Education
ISBN : 9783030667887

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Northern Lights on Civic and Citizenship Education by Heidi Biseth,Bryony Hoskins,Lihong Huang Pdf

This open access book presents an in-depth analysis of data from ICCS. An international group of scholars critically address the state of civic and citizenship education in the four Nordic countries that participated in the IEA International Civic and Citizenship Education Study (ICCS) in 2009 and 2016. The findings are of particular relevance to educators at all levels, from school education through to teacher education. Nordic countries have long traditions of democracy and their students have performed relatively well in the ICCS assessments. Nonetheless, citizenship education continues to evolve and has received increasing attention in recent educational reforms, indicating policymakers understanding that schools play an important role in establishing democratic values among future citizens. Data from ICCS can be used to analyze, discuss, and reflect on the status of civic and citizenship education and can contribute to the discourse on the potential role of education in contributing to sustainable democracies for a common future. However, teaching citizenship and learning democracy are two different things. While young people can be taught about democracy in school, it is vital that schools work together with the wider community in which youth operate to strengthen civic understanding and values for all young people regardless of their social and economic background.

Author : Stende, Truls,Andreasson, Ulf,Frøshaug, Andrea Skjold
Publisher : Nordic Council of Ministers
Page : 29 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2020-06-22
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9789289365871

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Voluntary Work in the Nordic Region – Societal Cohesion in a New Era by Stende, Truls,Andreasson, Ulf,Frøshaug, Andrea Skjold Pdf

Online publication: https://pub.norden.org/nord2020-031/ Abstract [en] Voluntary work is important in itself, but it also creates cohesion and other important resources for society. In the Nordic region, voluntary work has also been a key feature in the democratic debate, and has been important for creating political inclusion. This report indicates that voluntary work in the Nordic region remains stable but, under the surface, structural changes are taking place that suggest that voluntary work and organisations are now finding a different role to the one they occupied previously.

Author : Lars Trägårdh
Publisher : Berghahn Books
Page : 300 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2007
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 1845451872

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State and Civil Society in Northern Europe by Lars Trägårdh Pdf

In the current neo-liberal political and economic climate, it is often suggested that a large and strong state stands in opposition to an autonomous and vibrant civil society. However, the simultaneous presence in Sweden of both a famously large public sector and an unusually vital civil society poses an interesting and important theoretical challenge to these views with serious political and policy implications. Studies show that in a comparative context Sweden scores very highly when it comes to the strength and vitality of its civil society as well as social capital, as measured in terms of trust, lack of corruption, and membership of voluntary associations. The "Swedish Model," therefore, offers important insights into the dynamics of state and civil society relations, which go against current trends of undermining the importance of the welfare state, and presents autonomous civic participation as the only way forward.

Author : Annamari Konttinen
Publisher : University of Tampere
Page : 203 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 2009
Category : Citizenship
ISBN : 9789514477010

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Civic Mind and Good Citizenship by Annamari Konttinen Pdf

Author : Jens Chr Birch,Henrik Christoffersen
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 228 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 1981
Category : Local government
ISBN : UOM:39015011267211

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Citizen Participation and Local Government in America and Scandinavia by Jens Chr Birch,Henrik Christoffersen Pdf

Author : Martyn Barrett,Bruna Zani
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 640 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 2014-11-27
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781317635284

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Political and Civic Engagement by Martyn Barrett,Bruna Zani Pdf

Based upon a three-year multi-disciplinary international research project, Political and Civic Participation examines the interplay of factors affecting civic and political engagement and participation across different generations, nations and ethnic groups, and the shifting variety of forms that participation can take. The book draws upon an extensive body of data to answer the following key questions: Why do many citizens fail to vote in elections? Why are young people turning increasingly to street demonstrations, charitable activities, consumer activism and social media to express their political and civic views? What are the barriers which hinder political participation by women, ethnic minorities and migrants? How can greater levels of engagement with public issues be encouraged among all citizens? Together, the chapters in this volume provide a comprehensive overview of current understandings of the factors and processes which influence citizens’ patterns of political and civic engagement. They also present a set of evidence-based recommendations for policy, practice and intervention that can be used by political and civil society actors to enhance levels of engagement, particularly among youth, women, ethnic minorities and migrants. Political and Civic Participation provides an invaluable resource for all those who are concerned with citizens’ levels of engagement, including: researchers and academics across the social sciences; politicians and political institutions; media professionals; educational professionals and schools; youth workers and education NGOs; and leaders of ethnic minority and migrant organizations and communities.

Author : Bjarne Ibsen
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 369 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2021-09-30
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9783030723156

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Voluntary and Public Sector Collaboration in Scandinavia by Bjarne Ibsen Pdf

In thirteen chapters, the contributors to this volume analyse the different dimensions of a new form of collaboration, termed collective co-production, in the Scandinavian countries. It is a characteristic of the Scandinavian countries – Sweden, Norway and Denmark - that they have both a large public and voluntary sector. For decades, the dominant type of collaboration between the two sectors has consisted of the public sector providing financial support to organisations in the voluntary sector, while the activities are undertaken by the organisation itself. In recent times, however, a new discourse has emerged, with a strong political focus on developing closer collaboration between the two sectors. The book analyses collective co-production between the voluntary and public sectors, and identifies what distinguishes this form of collaboration from others. It looks at the scope of collective co-production, how and why it differs between welfare areas, as well as the political vision for co-production and the extent to which it lives up to those expectations. This discourse promotes a type of collaboration wherein organisations, associations and volunteers can participate in the implementation of tasks for which public institutions are responsible. The book is a valuable resource for professionals in voluntary organizations and public welfare units working with co-production and for researchers and students in the fields of civil society, voluntary sector and welfare policy.

Author : James Youniss,Peter Levine
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 308 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2009
Category : POLITICAL SCIENCE
ISBN : UOM:39076002910680

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Engaging Young People in Civic Life by James Youniss,Peter Levine Pdf

The myth of generations of disengaged youth has been shattered by increases in youth turnout in the 2004, 2006, and 2008 primaries. Young Americans are responsive to effective outreach efforts, and this collection addresses how to best provide opportunities for enhancing civic learning and forming lasting civic identities. The thirteen original essays are based on research in schools and in settings beyond the schoolyard where civic life is experienced. One focus is on programs for those schools in poor communities that tend to overlook civic education. Another chapter reports on how two city governments--Hampton, Virginia, and San Francisco--have invited youth to participate on boards and in agencies. A cluster of chapters focuses on the civic education programs in Canada and Western Europe, where, as in the United States, immigration and income inequality raise challenges to civic life.

Author : J. Anderson,Jens Hoff
Publisher : Springer
Page : 308 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 2001-07-18
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9780230507968

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Democracy and Citizenship in Scandinavia by J. Anderson,Jens Hoff Pdf

Major changes in citizenship and democracy have taken place in Scandinavia within the last two decades. Participation in conventional forms of politics has declined markedly, and the ability of institutions such as political parties and trade unions to deliver social mobility is being eroded. Instead, Scandinavians are turning towards single issue participation and 'small democracy' in the workplace or in public sector service institutions. The scenario is that of a 'spectator democracy' with engaged and conscious spectators who lack the long-term political commitment to engage actively in 'big democracy'. Also, Scandinavian citizenship is challenged by structural unemployment, EU membership, and immigration. This book deals with the details of these processes and in particular how they have affected political participation, identity and social polarization.

Author : Maria Grasso,Marco Giugni
Publisher : Edward Elgar Publishing
Page : 723 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2023-12-11
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781803921235

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Elgar Encyclopedia of Political Sociology by Maria Grasso,Marco Giugni Pdf

This comprehensive and authoritative Encyclopedia, featuring entries written by academic experts in the field, explores the diverse topics within the discipline of political sociology. By looking at both macro- and micro-components, questions relating to nation-states, political institutions and their development, and the sources of social and political change such as social movements and other forms of contentious politics, are raised and critically analysed.

Author : Karl Henrik Sivesind,Jo Saglie
Publisher : Springer
Page : 325 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 2017-08-29
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9783319553818

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Promoting Active Citizenship by Karl Henrik Sivesind,Jo Saglie Pdf

This book is open access under a CC BY 4.0 license. This book analyses the considerable variation in the shares of private provision for core services in education, health and social services, in the Scandinavian countries. The chapters compare countries, service areas, and the for-profit, non-profit and public sectors. Each focuses on different levels of change: the mix of welfare providers, national laws and regulations, governance in municipalities, nursing homes and schools, and finally, the consequences experienced by the users of the services. The authors ask which combinations of governance structures, service sector providers, and user choice give the best results for active citizenship. Promoting Active Citizenship will be of interest to students and scholars across a range of disciplines, including Public Administration and Management, Non-Profit Management, Social Policy, Innovation in Public Service, Social Care and Education and School Research.

Author : Helmut K. Anheier,Stefan Toepler
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 1722 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 2009-11-24
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9780387939964

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International Encyclopedia of Civil Society by Helmut K. Anheier,Stefan Toepler Pdf

Recently the topic of civil society has generated a wave of interest, and a wealth of new information. Until now no publication has attempted to organize and consolidate this knowledge. The International Encyclopedia of Civil Society fills this gap, establishing a common set of understandings and terminology, and an analytical starting point for future research. Global in scope and authoritative in content, the Encyclopedia offers succinct summaries of core concepts and theories; definitions of terms; biographical entries on important figures and organizational profiles. In addition, it serves as a reliable and up-to-date guide to additional sources of information. In sum, the Encyclopedia provides an overview of the contours of civil society, social capital, philanthropy and nonprofits across cultures and historical periods. For researchers in nonprofit and civil society studies, political science, economics, management and social enterprise, this is the most systematic appraisal of a rapidly growing field.

Author : Gunnar Lind Haase Svendsen,Gert Tinggaard Svendsen
Publisher : Edward Elgar Publishing
Page : 168 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 2016-02-26
Category : BUSINESS & ECONOMICS
ISBN : 9781785365584

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Trust, Social Capital and the Scandinavian Welfare State by Gunnar Lind Haase Svendsen,Gert Tinggaard Svendsen Pdf

Explaining the Flight of the Bumblebee

Author : Henry Milner
Publisher : UPNE
Page : 306 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2010-07-31
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781584659129

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The Internet Generation by Henry Milner Pdf

An investigation of political disengagement among young people in North America and Europe