Active Citizenship: Taking Action · Rights & Responsibilities

Methods of Campaigning and Advocacy

Evaluating the effectiveness of different methods of social change, from lobbying to direct action.

Key Questions

  1. 1What is the government's role here in responding to peaceful protest versus civil disobedience?
  2. 2Who should decide the most effective way to influence public opinion?
  3. 3What rights are in tension when a protest disrupts the daily lives of other citizens?

National Curriculum Attainment Targets

GCSE: Citizenship - Campaigning and AdvocacyGCSE: Citizenship - Active Citizenship
Year: Year 11
Subject: Citizenship
Unit: Active Citizenship: Taking Action
Period: Rights & Responsibilities

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