Political Self and Identity

Civic Activities

• Individuals can participate in civic activities through voting, volunteering, advocacy, community engagement, education and awareness, and participation in civil society organizations.
• Voting involves exercising the right to vote in local, national, and international elections.
• Volunteering involves donating time and effort to support organizations or causes that benefit the community.
• Advocacy involves speaking up for issues through writing letters to policymakers, participating in protests, or using social media to raise awareness.
• Community engagement involves getting involved in community projects, attending town hall meetings, or joining neighborhood associations.
• Education and awareness involve educating oneself and others about social and political issues, promoting dialogue and understanding within the community.
• Participation in civil society organizations involves joining or supporting non-profit organizations, advocacy groups, or grassroots movements that work towards positive social change.

Digital Self and Digital Citizenship

• The digital self is the online reflection of a person's identity and activities, encompassing data generated through interactions, social media profiles, and browsing history.
• Digital technology changes how we act online, and interactions shape perceptions, and different online spaces influence us.
• Digital citizenship involves using technology and the internet responsibly, respecting other people's privacy, being kind online, and knowing how to stay safe in the digital world.
• Digital citizenship entails both rights, such as privacy and freedom of expression, and duties, such as respecting the privacy of others and using technology responsibly.
• It involves adhering to conventions such as being polite online and thinking critically about the material encountered.

Political Self and Active Citizenship

• The political self is a representation of oneself in the context of politics, integrating personal identity with political opinions, values, and associations.
• Individuals develop their political identity through personal experiences, social influences, and exposure to political information.
• Personal experiences include interactions with government institutions, encounters with social issues, and participation in community activities.
• Social influences include family, friends, and community, which play a significant role in shaping political identity.
• Exposure to political information through media, education, and online platforms influences political beliefs.
• Active citizenship involves being informed, participating in civic activities, and advocating for causes that matter, taking an active role in addressing issues, contributing to decision-making processes, and promoting positive change.