Unit 1 AC2.1 Compare campaigns for change Flashcards
What is the purpose of a Campaign for Change?
To work towards a specific goal, often a change in law or policy.
How effective are campaigns for change? What makes them effective?
Effectiveness varies, but clear objectives, strategic planning, public support, and effective communication contribute to success.
What methods make a successful campaign? Are they always successful?
Successful campaigns use media outreach, grassroots organizing, advocacy, and collaboration, but success is not guaranteed.
What was the main objective of the #MeToo campaign?
Raise awareness of sexual harassment and assault, empower survivors, challenge silence.
How did the #MeToo campaign raise public awareness?
Encouraged sharing of personal stories to highlight widespread nature of the issues.
What role did social media play in the success of #MeToo?
Provided platform to share experiences, connect, and amplify voices globally.
How did #MeToo empower women and girls?
Gave voice, validation, solidarity, and encouraged asserting rights.
How did Sarah’s Law campaign receive support from News of the World?
Published names of individuals accused of child sex offenses to raise awareness.
What was the purpose of naming and shaming in Sarah’s Law campaign?
Provide legal right to inquire about someone’s record for child sexual offenses to protect children.
How did the Unlock campaign combat stigma associated with convictions?
Empowered ex-offenders through information, advice, and support for reintegration.
Key achievements of the Unlock campaign?
Opened 6,000 bank accounts, linked banks with 114 prisons, conducted research.
How did Unlock collaborate with banks to support individuals transitioning from prison?
Linked ex-prisoners with banks for wages and financial inclusion.
What is the purpose of a referendum?
To allow the electorate to directly vote on a single political question.
What is meant by evaluating a campaign?
Assessing the effectiveness and impact of a campaign.
What is the significance of legislation in campaigns for change?
Legislation can bring about legal changes to support the campaign’s objectives.
What role does the Constitutional Law play in campaigns for change?
Constitutional law sets the fundamental principles for governance that can be targeted for change.
What is the concept of double jeopardy in campaigns for change?
Double jeopardy refers to the prosecution or punishment of a person twice for the same offense.
What does “custodial” refer to in the context of campaigns for change?
Relating to or requiring imprisonment.
What does a petition aim to achieve in campaigns for change?
A petition is a formal written request appealing to authority for a specific cause.
What is a bill in the context of campaigns for change?
A draft of a proposed law presented for discussion in parliament.
What does it mean to compare campaigns for change?
To assess and note similarities and differences between different campaigns.
What was the objective of the Sarah’s Law campaign?
To provide a legal right for parents to inquire about child sex offenders.
What did the Sarah’s Law campaign achieve?
Implementation of the Child Sex Offender Disclosure Scheme in England and Wales.
What is the objective of the Unlock campaign?
To help ex-offenders overcome stigma and successfully reintegrate into society.
How did the Unlock campaign provide support to ex-offenders?
Through information, advice, support, and linking with banks for financial inclusion.
What is the purpose of the #MeToo campaign?
To raise awareness about sexual harassment and assault, empower survivors, and promote social change.
How did the #MeToo campaign raise public awareness?
By encouraging individuals to share their experiences using the hashtag #MeToo.
What impact did the #MeToo campaign have?
It shed light on the prevalence of sexual harassment and assault.
