paragraph: Civic Engagement

 

( a ) What is civic engagement ? 

( b ) How does civic engagement work ?

 ( c ) What are the benefits of civic engagement ? 

( d ) How can students involve themselves in civic engagement ? 

( e ) Define service learning and volunteerism , 

Ans . Civic engagement means working to make a difference in the civic life of the community using knowledge , skills , values and motivation . 

Broadly , it is about speaking , participating in activities intended to improve the quality of life in one's community by addressing issues of public concern , such as homelessness , pollution , or food insecurity , and developing the knowledge and skills needed to address those issues .

 It allows individuals to become involved in their community to make a positive difference in the lives of their fellow citizens . In civic engagement , issues of public concern are crucial .

 There are a number of benefits of civic engagement like engaged community members develop stronger connections with one another , community members develop a sense of trust , belonging , and reciprocity , engaged people actively work to improve their community and care for it through volunteering , individuals see themselves as part of a wider community and feel responsible for contributing to and improving that community for the benefit of all , etc. 

There are many activities of civic engagements students can participate in .

 For example , they can protest against any unjust decision of the local municipality like raising taxes or an act that might work against the interest of the general masses .

 They can demonstrate by organizing rallies , collecting signatures , making human chains , writing petitions , etc.

 However , another possible form of civic engagement is service - learning . When civic engagement is a part of an academic programme , and the learner's engagement is assessed following a scale , it is called service - learning . 

Again , when civic engagement is spontaneous but irregular and not a part of any academic programme , it is called volunteerism .