Civics
Civics is the study of the rights and responsibilities of citizenship, focusing on the structure and functioning of government, the role of citizens, and the importance of civic engagement. It encompasses understanding democratic principles, political processes, and the foundational documents that shape a society. Through exploring various governmental systems, civil liberties, and the importance of active participation in community affairs, civics empowers individuals to become informed and responsible citizens. This subject encourages critical thinking about social issues and inspires students to contribute positively to their communities and the broader society.
Chapters
- A Shirt in the Market
- Confronting Marginalisation
- Constitutional Design
- Diversity and Discrimination
- Democracy in the Contemporary World
- Democratic Rights
- Electoral Politics
- Growing up as Boys and Girls
- How the State Government Works
- Judiciary
- Key Elements of a Democratic Government
- Law and Social Justice
- Markets Around Us
- On Equality
- Panchayati Raj
- Public Facilities
- Role of the Government in Health
- Rural Administration
- Rural Livelihoods
- Struggles for Equality
- The Indian Constitution
- Understanding Advertising
- Understanding Diversity
- Understanding Laws
- Understanding Marginalisation
- Understanding Media
- Understanding Our Criminal Justice System
- Understanding Secularism
- Urban Administration
- Urban Livelihoods
- What is Democracy? Why Democracy?
- What Is Government?
- Why Do We Need a Parliament?
- Women Change the World
- Working of Institutions