Step One
Investigate
- Barber's Strong Democracy theory outlines several concepts necessry for "participatory politics" for all citizens
- the "way of living"
- the "conditions necessary for democracy"
- the neighbor-civic bond
- activism
- civility
- and others
- Our weekly lecture also discussed 4 citizen groups that need "inclusion"
- citizens with disabilities
- homeless citizens
- prison population citizens
- veteran citizens
In your opinion, which concept of Barber's is the most important for creating "participatory politics" for US citizens in the 21st century? Why?
Of the 4 citizen groups discussed, which group do you believe should be the number one priority in our society for "inclusion for citizenship"? Why? Describe how the content of your online article reflects the concepts of Strong Democracy and "inclusion" for this citizen group.
As the educated citizen leaders in our society, describe one other citizen group that you believe needs Strong Democracy, or "inclusion for participatory politics", in the 21st-century. Why is this group also a priority?