Civic sense, Civic Engagement

and Ethical Participation

 Civic Sense
• Civic sense is the sense in an individual which
makes him a civilized citizen of a country. It
also means social ethics, the positive
perception, understanding, attitudes towards
society or community.
• It’s the behavior between individual and
groups, civility and unspoken principles of
society.
 Lack of Civic Sense
• People today are so driven towards their
personal goals that civic sense as an ethic has
become a low priority, almost a nuisance.
• A lot of people assume that civic sense is just
about keeping the roads, streets and public
property clean. But civic sense is more than
that. It has to do with law-abiding, respect for
fellow men and maintaining decorum in public
places.
 What Influences Social Ethics?
• Our values, beliefs, norms and culture
determine our social ethics. Certain behaviors
or moral principles have universal appeal and
people are expected to posses them while
interacting with fellow human beings.
 Self Responsibility
• If we want a change, we must change ourselves.
• Civic sense is a belief in hygiene, respect for
other members of society, and humane
behavior. With such small steps we can impart
our society about civic sense and its importance
in life. If we do so, we are not only making
ourselves a better human being but also doing
our bit for the future of our country.
 Civic Engagement

• Civic engagement is when people take an

active role in the life of their communities. 
• Being aware of the issues that a community is
confronting
• Analyze the dynamics and structures that have
created that issue.
 Civic Engagement entails..
•Being an effective and responsible citizen.
•Promoting the quality of life in a community.
•Fulfilling your responsibility to humanity.
•Contributing ideas focused on a common good.
•Being actively involved in the political and
decision- making processes.