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    Civil society includes non-governmental organizations and institutions that represent citizens' interests and will. It works with governments to develop policy and implement social programs. Civil society organizations are established independently of governments and businesses, and work on issues like human rights, environmental protection, and advocacy. Social movements are organized groups that strive towards common goals like creating or resisting change. Both civil society organizations and social movements contribute significantly to development by exposing government abuse, inspiring reforms, promoting important causes, and helping to redirect government priorities.

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    Civil society includes non-governmental organizations and institutions that represent citizens' interests and will. It works with governments to develop policy and implement social programs. Civil society organizations are established independently of governments and businesses, and work on issues like human rights, environmental protection, and advocacy. Social movements are organized groups that strive towards common goals like creating or resisting change. Both civil society organizations and social movements contribute significantly to development by exposing government abuse, inspiring reforms, promoting important causes, and helping to redirect government priorities.

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    Civil society includes non-governmental organizations and institutions that represent citizens' interests and will. It works with governments to develop policy and implement social programs. Civil society organizations are established independently of governments and businesses, and work on issues like human rights, environmental protection, and advocacy. Social movements are organized groups that strive towards common goals like creating or resisting change. Both civil society organizations and social movements contribute significantly to development by exposing government abuse, inspiring reforms, promoting important causes, and helping to redirect government priorities.

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    Civil Society and

    Social Movements
    Civil Society
    • Is the aggregate of non-
    governmental
    organizations and
    institutions that
    manifest interest and
    will of citizens.
    • Includes the family and
    the private sphere,
    referred to as the “third
    sector” of society
    distinct from
    government and
    business.
    Role of Civil Society in Social
    Development

    • Civil society works hand-


    in-hand with the
    government, striving to
    develop policy and
    implement new
    • Beyond that, civil society
    builds so-called social
    capital by providing a way
    for participants to build
    relationships and make
    connections based on their
    values, behaviors and
    beliefs.
    What is an Institution
    • An institution is an
    established manner or
    means of conducting an
    activity that is widely
    accepted throughout
    society.
    Categories of Institution

    •Formal
    Institution
    •Informal
    Institution
    Formal Institution

    •Are those based


    on laws
    enforced by the
    state.
    Example of Formal Institutions
    • Executive Branch
    • Legislative Branch
    • Judiciary
    • Law
    • Private and Public
    Corporation
    Informal Institution
    • Do not have a rigid structure;
    they may change through time
    because they are rooted in the
    community and are a
    reflection of the customs,
    traditions, and beliefs of the
    community.
    Examples of Informal Institution

    • Civil society
    • The giving of gifts to
    government officials as
    an expression of
    gratitude for favors
    •Pamamanhikan
    •Interceding of
    relatives
    •Fear of the number
    13
    Is Family
    included in Civil
    Society?
    What are Civil Society
    Organizations?

    • Civil society organization


    are associations which
    are established
    independently of and
    operate outside the
    •Despite their being
    independent, CSOs
    invariably interact
    with the state and
    the market.
    Attributes of CSOs
    •They are voluntary
    •They are non-
    governmental
    •They are non-profit
    • Viewed from this
    perspective, CSOs cover
    the gamut of non-
    governmental and non-
    profit groups that interact
    with government and
    business.
    These Groups include

    • Socio-civic organizations
    • Professional
    organizations
    • Academe
    • Media
    • Churches
    • People’s
    organizations
    • Non-governmental
    organizations
    • Cooperatives
    •On the other hand,
    Carmel Veloso
    Abao (2011)
    limited Philippine
    CSOs into five sub
    1.non-governmental
    organizations
    2.People organizations
    3.Think tanks and
    policy reseach
    institues
    4. Cooperatives
    5. Media non-
    profit
    organizations
    What are Social Movements?

    • Are defined as a particular


    form of collective behavior
    wherein the impetus to act
    comes from the attitudes
    and aspirations of its
    members.
    •Social movements
    are purposeful,
    organized groups
    striving to work
    toward a common
    goal.
    • These group might be
    attempting to create
    change, to resist
    change, or to provide a
    political voice to those
    otherwise
    disenfranchised.
    Traditional Vs. New Social
    Movements

    • According to Haywood
    (2007), new social
    movements (like the
    women’s movement, the
    green movement, and the
    peace movement)
    •Are different
    from the
    traditional social
    movements in
    three respects.
    • 1. The supporters of
    new social movement
    are young, better-
    educated, and
    relatively affluent,
    rather than oppressed
    and disadvantaged.
    2. The supporters of
    new social movements
    are more concerned
    with the quality of life,
    rather than with
    economic advancement;
    and
    3. The supporters of new
    social movements are
    adherents of common new
    Left values and beliefs, while
    traditional social
    movements have diverse
    interest and rarely worked
    together.
    Example of New Social Movement

     GREENPEACE MOVEMENT

    It works on a global
    scale and focuses on
    major threats to
    ecosystem and species.
    •In the Philippines,
    Gabriela is a group
    that advocates
    women’s rights
    and issues.
    The Role and
    Contributions of
    Civil Society
    Organizations
    and Social
    Movements
    Civil Society
    organizations and Social
    movements contribute
    a great deal to the
    development of country
    like the Philippines.
    First CSO and SM
    • Lead the fight against
    government abuses.
    These groups expose
    perceived government
    excesses and
    irregularities.
    • Without the help and
    active involvement of
    these groups, many
    government anomalies
    would not be uncovered
    and remain unacted
    upon.
    Second CSO and SM
    •Inspire reforms in,
    and positive
    changes to, the rigid
    structures of
    government.
    Third CSO and SM
    • Promote worthy causes
    such as the protection of
    environment and
    endangered animal
    species.
    • Many of these groups,
    aside from embarking
    on information
    campaigns, file petitions
    in court for the issuance
    of writs of kalikasan to
    stop polution.
    Fourth CSO and SM
    • Promote an avenue
    for dialogue and
    consensus rather than
    open confrontation
    and violence.
    Fifth CSO and SM

    •Help redirect
    government
    priorities and
    policies.

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