Chapter 7. “Global Civil Society” (Marchetti).
Define Civil Society.
Explain the different theoretical perspectives on
global civil society (liberal, realist, marxist,
post-colonial).
Some International Organizations have supported
the inclusion of civil society actors. Why? (p. 79.)
Explain the relationship between the trend towards
privatization (during the 1980s and 1990s) and the
new role of civil society organizations as service
providers.
How does globalization contribute to creating a
single purpose among civil society actors?
(p. 79-80)
What is a Transnational network? Give examples.
According to the author, traditional institutions
have been unable to resolve global issues.
Why? (p. 80)
What is the primary focus of Civil Society action
at the international level? (p. 80)
Explain the nature of the “accountability deficits
of global governance bodies” (p. 80).
What would be the solution for those
“accountability deficits” mentioned above? (p. 80)
What is the key feature of transnational activism?
(p. 81)
Besides solving traditional problems, civil society
organizations also generate problems. Why? (p. 81)
How must the civil society organization present the
issue? Mention the two elements needed in this
process. (p. 81)
Explain the following steps: production of knowledge;
dissemination of that knowledge; gaining a recognized
role in the public sphere as a rightful advocate of
general interest. (p. 82)
What is the role of the experts in this process?
What is the role of national conditions in this process?
Transnational organizations have a limited political
life. Why? (p. 83)
What are the two extremes of the civil society
spectrum? Explain both of them (p. 83).
How does co-optation work in this context?
Apply the concepts mentioned above (in
question 14) to the example of the aspiration of
abolishing the death penalty (p. 84-85).
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