Sentences with phrase «role in democratic society»

These schools prepared the public — which initially meant White males — both to participate in the industrialized economy and to understand and carry out their role in a democratic society.

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In pre-prepared comments, he told said that Facebook hasn't done enough to protect its users» privacy adequately and that the company has now taken full stock of the role the social network plays in democratic society given the scale of its reach and engagemenIn pre-prepared comments, he told said that Facebook hasn't done enough to protect its users» privacy adequately and that the company has now taken full stock of the role the social network plays in democratic society given the scale of its reach and engagemenin democratic society given the scale of its reach and engagement.

The Church does not seek a direct role in politics; the Church forms the people who can shape the culture that makes democratic self - governance work: «It is by forming consciences that the Church makes her most specific and valuable contribution to society.

Because conscience is present in every individual and corresponds so nicely to the contents of civil religion (i.e., Deism), the role of organized religion (read, the Catholic Church) is thought to be not only unnecessary for but also the enemy of Democratic society.

This approach introduced a true democratic spirit into hitherto closed and elitist societies, with women in particular discovering an expanded role.

In political and social thought, no Christian has ever written a more profound defense of the democratic idea and its component parts, such as the dignity of the person, the sharp distinction between society and the state, the role of practical wisdom, the common good, the transcendent anchoring of human rights, transcendent judgment upon societies, and the interplay of goodness and evil in human individuals and institutionIn political and social thought, no Christian has ever written a more profound defense of the democratic idea and its component parts, such as the dignity of the person, the sharp distinction between society and the state, the role of practical wisdom, the common good, the transcendent anchoring of human rights, transcendent judgment upon societies, and the interplay of goodness and evil in human individuals and institutionin human individuals and institutions.

We do not need to construct a qeneral theory of civil society in the context of contemporary political philosophy: that could lead to an endless discussion of different positions and the myriad attempts in the with the practical question of the role of Christian communities in attempts to refurbish, or newly establish, participatory democratic societies across the globe.

In January, a group of trade unionists met with the Electoral Reform Society to discuss the key role that unions play in society's democratic structures — and to start drafting a Charter for Democratic ReforIn January, a group of trade unionists met with the Electoral Reform Society to discuss the key role that unions play in society's democratic structures — and to start drafting a Charter for Democratic Society to discuss the key role that unions play in society's democratic structures — and to start drafting a Charter for Democratic Reforin society's democratic structures — and to start drafting a Charter for Democratic society's democratic structures — and to start drafting a Charter for Democratdemocratic structures — and to start drafting a Charter for DemocraticDemocratic Reform.

Journalists» aims, or their perceptions about the role of their media institutions in society, tend to amount to principles of democratic governance, or, according to the journalists at La Jornada «giving voice to those who don't have it» and «criticizing power».

«And trade unions, once respected across the political spectrum for our role in fighting fascism and as a pillar of any free and democratic society, now treated with disdain.

Interestingly, the flood of responses from Government Spokespersons and its party Communicators on Dr. Opuni's prosecution has given rise for people to question the role that the NPP's political persecution plays in an open and democratic society.

As a physicist and an eight - term member of Congress before taking the helm of AAAS, Holt has a unique perspective on the critical role science plays in a democratic society.

Considerations around setting appropriate voting ages need to include the role of voting in creating democratic societies, as well as...

Twenge and colleagues were interested in understanding how cultural change over the last 40 years has affected social capital — the cooperative relationships that are critical for maintaining a democratic society — in which public trust plays an important role.

We are principally interested in examining the role Hillary Clinton — as First Lady, Senator and Secretary of State — has played as a transformational figure in bridging women's development with democratic institutions in the developing and developed societies.»

understanding of the way in which public institutions function, the decision - making procedures and the role of citizens in a democratic society;

JCR: In this sense, what do you consider is the role of civil society to achieve a democratic sustainable development which respects the current environment for future generations?

One of the primary roles of educators is to prepare learners to become engaged citizens in a 21st - century democratic society.

The debates about the role of schooling in a democratic society, the lives of children and families, and the relationship between schools and society were relegated to the margins as no longer relevant to the business plan to reinvent American education.

Prospective educators must demonstrate competency, including the ability to implement innovations in teaching and learning and an understanding of the role of schools in a democratic society.

He is featured in the Facing History resource, «Facing Ferguson: News Literacy in a Digital Age» which deeply explores the role of journalism in a democratic society.

Tune in online for a Youth Lead Community Conversation with Washington Post journalist Wesley Lowery, Dr. Christopher Benson and Facing History students to explore the changing role of journalism in a democratic, digital society.

Last summer, as he opened a convening of education organizations which had responded to a call for innovative designs to assess student and school performance, he reflected on the important role of ordinary citizens and organizations in civil society had to helping educational institutions advance their democratic goals.

We play different roles in society, but our work impacts one another in that we both encourage education and the active participation — especially of young people — in democratic decision - making and governance.

It was a way of defining art's role as a primary mode for expression in a democratic society undergoing dramatic change, and of affirming the power and relevance of non-objective painting in the widest array of cultural as well as political contexts.

In Bhutan, it's easy to envision a more democratic society able to debate the proper role of hydroelectric dams, of finding ways to maintain forest cover while limiting human conflicts with wildlife, and regulating traffic to make a pedestrian - friendly city.

It also reflects an appreciation of the important role that media plays in fostering public knowledge of and confidence in the courts as an essential institution in our democratic society.»

Further, all the cases presented show the integral role played by civil society organizations in protecting these fundamental democratic rights.

Mr. Clark's office is located in Toronto at the Criminal Law Offices on College Street, along with several other independent lawyers and firms not associated in business but sharing a common philosophy of how and why criminal defence counsel play a key role in guarding Canada's essential characteristic as a «free and democratic society».

Otherwise, the important constitutional role played by the judiciary in a democratic society may be called into question.

This data driven conclusion is enormously comforting for those who worry about the proper role of the federal judiciary in a democratic society.

About Blog No Caption Needed is a book and a blog, each dedicated to discussion of the role that photojournalism and other visual practices play in a vital democratic society.

We live in a democratic society and as such you can't play the judge and jury role.