A lens for Equitable Engagement

Question 1

Efficacy over empowerment (citizens voices aren’t heard), people are left out of the conversation for politics or preference, rising income inequality (lack of resources), lost trust

Answer 1

Reasons for inequity in civic engagement

Question 2

A healthy and equitable civic engagement environment is built around gifts that community members contribute and their ability to capitalize on the benefits of creative gifts

Answer 2

Embracing the gift of diversity

Question 3

Recognize and acknowledge the role racism and inequality play in engagement experiences

Answer 3

Realizing the role of race, power, and injustice

Question 4

Best engagement environments are relevant and respectful of all community members

Answer 4

Radical hospitality: invitation and listening

Question 5

Real change= more involvement/ staying involved

Answer 5

Trust building and commitment

Question 6

The strength of the diversity in our communities relies on our ability to accept and respect differences

Answer 6

Honoring dissent and embracing protest

Question 7

A healthy civic engagement environment can provide space for people to negotiate between when one set of circumstances ends and the other begins

Answer 7

Adaptability to community change