Understanding Civil Society: Concepts, Challenges, and Implications

Explore the dynamics of civil society, from its dense network of groups to its role in democracy. Delve into the typology of Civil Society Organizations, the connection between civil society and democracy, and the unique landscape of civil society in Norway. Engage in thought-provoking discussions on the necessity of a strong civil society for a healthy democracy and reflect on the status of civil society in your country.

• Civil Society
• Democracy
• Norway
• Typology
• Challenges

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1. Civil Society Presented by Idar O. Vallersnes Faculty of Social Sciences Charles University 21st November, 2023

2. What is civil society? Conceptual confusion A typology over Civil Society Organisations Civil society and democracy Agenda Civil Society in Norway Talking points References

3. What is civil society? Dense network of groups, communities, networks, and ties that stand between the individual and the modern state. Britannica History of the concept

4. Conceptual confusion

5. A typology over Civil Society Organisations Common cause Shared voice Research- oriented Commercially oriented

6. Civil society and democracy + The right of association + Overthrow of communism + Mediating space + Neoliberal revolution, disaster capitalism

7. Civil society in Norway Diversity Political orientation Organisational structure

8. Talking points Is a strong, independent civil society necessary for a healthy democracy? How is the civil society in your country?

9. References Bourdieu, P. (2000). A Literature From Below. The Nation 271(1), 25. https://link-gale-com.ezproxy.uio.no/apps/doc/A62858890/AONE?u=oslo&sid=bookmark-AONE&xid=05ab0e3a + Britannica, T. Editors of Encyclopaedia (2023, September 26). Velvet Revolution. Encyclopedia Britannica. https://www.britannica.com/topic/Velvet-Revolution + Kenny, M. (2023, November 3). civil society. Encyclopedia Britannica. https://www.britannica.com/topic/civil-society + Powell, F. (2008). Civil Society, Social Policy and Participatory Democracy: Past, Present and Future. Social Policy & Society 8(1), 49-58. https://doi.org/10.1017/S1474746408004570 + Rainey, S., Wakunuma, K. & Stahl, B. Civil Society Organisations in Research: A Literature-Based Typology. Voluntas 28(5), 1988-2010. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11266-016-9816-y + Sivesind, K. H. & Selle, P. Det sivile samfunn i Norge. Stat & Styring 18(3), 30-31. https://doi-org.ezproxy.uio.no/10.18261/ISSN0809-750X-2008-03-12 +