Suggest 2 methods, one direct and one indirect, that a group wishing to make a difference to levels of child poverty in their town could use to help them achieve their goals?
Direct action through carrying out protest marches in the town.
Indirect action through writing letters and starting a petition to put pressure on councillors and their local MP.
Opportunities for Participation:
Democracy needs people to get involved in politics and society.
Ways to participate:
Politics: voting, campaigning on issues.
Local community: volunteering for local charities.
Wider community: joining charities for justice/equality.
Serving in society: e.g., becoming a magistrate.
Barriers to Participation:
Busy lives or lack of time (work, childcare).
Lack of interest or belief it makes no difference.
Lack of awareness of how to get involved.
Worry about process or the impact of participation.
Direct vs. Indirect Action:
Direct action: people act themselves to achieve political goals (e.g., protests).
Indirect action: people influence politicians to act (e.g., petitions).
Examples of Direct Action:
Campaigns, marches, demonstrations, protests.
Boycotting companies or going on strike.
Examples of Indirect Action:
Joining a party, voting, standing for election.
Lobbying politicians or joining pressure/advocacy groups.
Contributing to Wider Public Life (e.g., volunteering):
