Question

Some definitions of civil society specifically reference an increase in democracy as an outcome or motivation for the behavior of individuals or groups in this type of social structure. in fact, totalitarian or repressive governments often work specifically to undermine or outlaw activities related to civil society. read more about civil society under repressive government forms, listen to this short podcast, and then answer this question: how do repressive regimes interact with civil society, and what impact does that have on citizens?

Answer 1

Oppressive regimes interact with civil society by attempting to shut down or quash the organizations that advocate for freedom of speech, protection of civil liberties and freedoms and other democratic ideals in order to silence the voices of those against them.