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What is Civil Society?

Examining the ideology behind a non-governmental society

World Service,12 episodes

Episodes

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Defining Civil Society
The Napoleonic era initially attempted to establish political and legal equality
12 Jul 2001,13 mins
History
Examining where the concept of civil society comes from and how it has developed
13 Jul 2001,13 mins
20th Century Development
Following World War Two, a need to quash extreme ideologies emerged
14 Jul 2001,13 mins
Culture
Can civil society operate independently of religious beliefs?
15 Jul 2001,12 mins
Local
Exploring examples of civil society in action in a local context
16 Jul 2001,13 mins
Support Groups
Who can help when governments lose touch with communities?
08 Aug 2001,13 mins
Anti Slavery International
Anti-Slavery International, based in London, is the oldest human rights organisation
16 Aug 2001,13 mins
Political Parties
Exploring political parties and what role they can play in civil society
20 Aug 2001,13 mins
Disaster Relief
The concept of civil society can reach beyond your national borders
29 Aug 2001,13 mins
Criminal Networks
Are there limits to what can be considered a civil society?
05 Sep 2001,13 mins
Media
Examining if civil society can operate in nations recovering from trauma and conflict
13 Mar 2002,13 mins
Future
Examining some of the trends that will shape civil society as it develops around the world
14 Mar 2002,13 mins