Arm Chair Activism

2012 ◽  
Vol 2 (4) ◽  
pp. 1-17 ◽  
Author(s):  
Payal Arora ◽  
Sorina Itu
Keyword(s):  
New Media ◽  
Behavioral Change ◽  
Serious Games ◽  
Social Issues ◽  
Digital Games ◽  
Formal Schooling ◽  
Governmental Organizations ◽  
Non Governmental Organizations ◽  
Emotional Capital ◽  
Social Causes

The battle between educators and entertainers continues when it comes to gaming. While this is so, the edutainment battleground has expanded to include actors outside formal schooling agencies, namely International Non-Governmental Organizations (INGOs). These actors employ digital games with the aim to educate and activate towards specific social causes. These serious games are viewed to have tremendous potential for behavioral change through their interactive and persuasive aspects. This paper examines serious games deployed by certain prominent INGOs and analyzes the educative aspects of such new media platforms. What is revealed at the design, audience, and content level compel us to examine what constitutes as education through serious games. Here, education is seen as social marketing employing sensationalism, morality, and emotional capital to stimulate activism. Such games sustain the converted rather than create new understandings of complex social issues.

Educational and Democratic Potential of Digital Games in e-Government

2012 ◽  
pp. 706-720
Author(s):  
Erkki Patokorpi ◽  
Sami Leppimäki ◽  
Franck Tétard
Keyword(s):  
Virtual World ◽  
Serious Games ◽  
Social Issues ◽  
Digital Games ◽  
Point Of View ◽  
Learning Support ◽  
Practical Action ◽  
Civic Society ◽  
Civic Skills

Digital games have, or can be made to have, certain characteristics that make them suitable for education, communication, and the promotion of civic skills in e-Government: hypertextuality, interactivity, reusability, updateability, object-likeness, reprogrammability, personalizability, multimodality, and so forth. From the citizens’ point of view, the functions of societal games can be divided into learning support and the enhancement of participation in society. Enlightened participation in the civic society requires both. Learning by games should promote the understanding of complex social issues and their mutual relationships. For learning to act as a springboard to informed action, one would also have to understand the consequences of actions and events. Consequently, learning by playing serious games is best understood as reasoned practical action in a virtual world.

Educational and Democratic Potential of Digital Games in e-Government

2012 ◽  
pp. 152-166
Author(s):  
Erkki Patokorpi ◽  
Sami Leppimäki ◽  
Franck Tétard
Keyword(s):  
Virtual World ◽  
Serious Games ◽  
Social Issues ◽  
Digital Games ◽  
Point Of View ◽  
Learning Support ◽  
Practical Action ◽  
Civic Society ◽  
Civic Skills

Digital games have, or can be made to have, certain characteristics that make them suitable for education, communication, and the promotion of civic skills in e-Government: hypertextuality, interactivity, reusability, updateability, object-likeness, reprogrammability, personalizability, multimodality, and so forth. From the citizens’ point of view, the functions of societal games can be divided into learning support and the enhancement of participation in society. Enlightened participation in the civic society requires both. Learning by games should promote the understanding of complex social issues and their mutual relationships. For learning to act as a springboard to informed action, one would also have to understand the consequences of actions and events. Consequently, learning by playing serious games is best understood as reasoned practical action in a virtual world.

Social performance: key lessons from recent experiences within Shell

2005 ◽  
Vol 5 (3) ◽  
pp. 105-118 ◽  
Author(s):  
Titus Fossgard‐Moser
Keyword(s):  
Quantitative Research ◽  
Social Issues ◽  
Social Performance ◽  
Business Case ◽  
Effective Management ◽  
Policy Makers ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Governmental Organizations ◽  
Industrial Sectors ◽  
Non Governmental Organizations

PurposeSeeks to summarize the findings of research undertaken by the Shell Group to better understand the business relevance, parameters, status and tools and approaches to manage social performance.Design/methodology/approachThe paper is based on four detailed case studies that combined qualitative and quantitative research methodologies and included distinct operational, business and socio‐economic contexts. The paper seeks to build theory around the concept of social performance.FindingsKey findings include that: there exists a strong business case for social performance; good social performance is fundamentally concerned with the identification and management of core business impacts; social issues can be identified and managed in a systematic manner; and The Shell Group is developing and implementing a range of tools and approaches to assist effective management of social issues.Research limitations/implicationsThe research is based on a limited number of cases from within Shell; further validation of findings could be achieved through similar research in other industrial sectors.Practical implicationsResearch has highlighted the business case for social performance, key “ingredients” of social performance and provides a specific framework and tools for more effective management of social issues.Originality/valueFirst time such research has been undertaken within the Shell Group and perhaps similar companies. Paper should be of potential interest value to practitioners (e.g. social performance and CSR managers), academics, policy makers and non‐governmental organizations.

scholarly journals Corporate Social Responsibility in the COVID-19 Pandemic Period: A Traditional Way to Address New Social Issues

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (12) ◽  
pp. 6561
Author(s):  
Nicola Raimo ◽  
Angela Rella ◽  
Filippo Vitolla ◽  
María-Inés Sánchez-Vicente ◽  
Isabel-María García-Sánchez
Keyword(s):  
Corporate Social Responsibility ◽  
Social Responsibility ◽  
Social Issues ◽  
Stock Exchange ◽  
Economic Consequences ◽  
Technological Support ◽  
Governmental Organizations ◽  
Non Governmental Organizations ◽  
Multiple Case ◽  
Corporate Social

The COVID-19 pandemic has had serious health, social and economic consequences. In this difficult context, companies are called upon to implement corporate social responsibility (CSR) activities to support society and the weakest individuals. This study examines how Spanish companies have supported society and vulnerable individuals through partnerships with non-governmental organizations (NGOs). In this regard, a multiple case study analysis based on 14 companies listed on the Madrid Stock Exchange that have created collaborations with different NGOs was conducted. The results show that these partnerships are mainly aimed at providing food, health, social and technological support to society and vulnerable individuals. To the best of our knowledge, this is the first study that examines the support provided by companies to society during the COVID-19 pandemic in the European context.

scholarly journals Gender-based violence in 140 characters or fewer: a #BigData case study of Twitter

2015 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hemant Purohit ◽  
Tanvi Banerjee ◽  
Andrew Hampton ◽  
Valerie Shalin ◽  
Nayanesh Bhandutia ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Policy Development ◽  
Social Issues ◽  
Public Awareness ◽  
Geographical Location ◽  
Computational Social Science ◽  
Sociocultural Factors ◽  
Gender Based Violence ◽  
Governmental Organizations ◽  
Non Governmental Organizations ◽  
Gender Based

Humanitarian and public institutions are increasingly relying on data from social media sites to measure public attitude, and provide timely public engagement. Such engagement supports the exploration of public views on important social issues such as gender-based violence (GBV). In this study, we examine Big (Social) Data consisting of nearly fourteen million tweets collected from the Twitter platform over a period of ten months to analyze public opinion regarding GBV, highlighting the nature of tweeting practices by geographical location and gender. The exploitation of Big Data requires the techniques of Computational Social Science to mine insight from the corpus while accounting for the influence of both transient events and sociocultural factors. We reveal public awareness regarding GBV tolerance and suggest opportunities for intervention and the measurement of intervention effectiveness assisting both governmental and non-governmental organizations in policy development

scholarly journals ROLE OF NGOS IN STIMULATION OF GOVERNMENT SCHEMES IN ITDA ADILABAD, TELANGANA STATE

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (66) ◽  
pp. 15428-15441
Author(s):  
K. Ravi
Keyword(s):  
Social Issues ◽  
Appropriate Technology ◽  
Voluntary Organizations ◽  
Governmental Organizations ◽  
Productive Activities ◽  
Non Governmental Organizations ◽  
The People ◽  
Developmental Role ◽  
Advocacy Role

Development is a dynamic and multifaceted phenomenon. The correct philosophy of development like equity participation, gender equality, sustainability and empowerment of the weaker sections cannot be incorporated in the process of prosperity by Governmental Organizations or Non-Governmental Organizations alone but by their collaboration. As a result of which, the voluntary sector gained momentum for accelerating development in the socio-economic field. Being familiar with the conditions of people voluntary organizations really makes things viable, communicable, and accessible to them and tries its very best for the re-establishment of their attitudes, aspirations, accomplishments and abilities in a proper way. Developmental role of NGOs is preparing the people for a change which is basically an advocacy role, viz. development of education, incorporating self-sustainable development philosophy, and form public opinion about government policies or social issues, consciences for environmental problem, literacy, health, use of appropriate technology for family planning and empower the poor to overcome psychological inhabitations and opposition of appraisers. NGOs work in relief and delivery of public goods as direct suppliers and majority of the development by NGOs are NGOs and the Development of the Tribal People involved directly in productive activities. Role of direct supplier or implementer is relevant where bureaucracy is indifferent or inefficient, programs lack flexibility and cost effectiveness, poor are ignorant, elites are ambitious, success and services are reconditions for motivation, etc.

scholarly journals Gender-based violence in 140 characters or fewer: a #BigData case study of Twitter

2015 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hemant Purohit ◽  
Tanvi Banerjee ◽  
Andrew Hampton ◽  
Valerie Shalin ◽  
Nayanesh Bhandutia ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Policy Development ◽  
Social Issues ◽  
Public Awareness ◽  
Geographical Location ◽  
Computational Social Science ◽  
Sociocultural Factors ◽  
Gender Based Violence ◽  
Governmental Organizations ◽  
Non Governmental Organizations ◽  
Gender Based

Humanitarian and public institutions are increasingly relying on data from social media sites to measure public attitude, and provide timely public engagement. Such engagement supports the exploration of public views on important social issues such as gender-based violence (GBV). In this study, we examine Big (Social) Data consisting of nearly fourteen million tweets collected from the Twitter platform over a period of ten months to analyze public opinion regarding GBV, highlighting the nature of tweeting practices by geographical location and gender. The exploitation of Big Data requires the techniques of Computational Social Science to mine insight from the corpus while accounting for the influence of both transient events and sociocultural factors. We reveal public awareness regarding GBV tolerance and suggest opportunities for intervention and the measurement of intervention effectiveness assisting both governmental and non-governmental organizations in policy development

scholarly journals Communication, Coordination, Logistics and the Role of Non-Governmental Organizations (NGO’s) During Disaster in Malaysia

2019 ◽  
pp. 1383-1395
Author(s):  
Haslinda A. ◽  
Nazree Ismail ◽  
Nur Hidayah Roslan ◽  
Maimunah Omar
Keyword(s):  
Social Issues ◽  
Health Issues ◽  
The Past ◽  
Governmental Organizations ◽  
Non Governmental Organizations ◽  
Relief Efforts ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
And Training ◽  
Significant Factors

In times of crisis or disaster such as the recent floods of December 2014 in the northern and eastern Malaysian states of Kelantan, Terengganu, Pahang, Perak and Kedah, non-governmental organizations played a significant role in assisting the authorities and government agencies in collecting and providing aid to victims. Under normal circumstances non-governmental organizations vary in what they do and would normally focus on specific issues such as environmental issues, health issues or social issues. However in times of crisis or disaster, these organizations expand their role by assisting authorities with relief efforts ranging from financial assistance to manpower to basic necessities such as food, water, clothing and even logistical assets such as lorries, helicopters and other types of vehicles. The available literature has suggested that individuals, groups and organizations such as non-governmental organizations innovate as seen by countless relief effort activities conducted by non-governmental organizations in times of crisis or disaster in the past. The objective of this study is to examine the relationship between communication, coordination, and logistical factors toward the role of NGOs when faced with a crisis in Malaysia. The outcome of the study revealed that coordination and logistics are the main and significant factors contributing to the role of NGOs in times of crisis or disaster. With regard to communication, the findings revealed that this is a significant aspect however it does not contribute towards the role of NGOs in times of crisis. Finally, this study also found that preparation and training contributes to the successful role of NGOs in dealing with crisis or disaster situations, suggesting that more needs to be done in terms of planning, budgeting and training to prepare volunteers. The implications of this study on the surveyed respondents from various non-governmental organizations in terms of experience, requirements, support and issues are discussed.

scholarly journals The Political and Civic Involvement of Students: a sociological research

2020 ◽  
Vol 9 ◽  
pp. 501-507
Author(s):  
Roxana-Mihaela Vasiliu
Keyword(s):  
New Media ◽  
Political Culture ◽  
Political Communication ◽  
Sociological Research ◽  
Civic Involvement ◽  
Governmental Organizations ◽  
Non Governmental Organizations ◽  
Using Data ◽  
Post Communism ◽  
New Generation

On a democratic society, it is desirable to consolidate the relation between citizens and political system through a participatory political culture. Romania – as others post-communism spaces – is characterized by a low level of political communication, poor civic involvement and insufficiently cooperation between government and citizens. During this context, the position of the new generation is crucial in consolidating democracy. Previous studies showed that the young Romanian is perceived rather as an outsider in the relation with the system, have a low trust in institutions by comparison with other age categories, and is not optimistic regarding the capacity of public contestation. On long term, these issues can lead either to a decrease of interest on civic engagement and – in time – to the emergence of a democratic deficit or a subject political culture, or to the emergence of anti-system positions. Nowadays, young people have new tools to help developing a participatory culture, such as new media, new forms of political socialization, an increasing interest in non-governmental organizations et. al. The purpose of the paper is to approach a set of indicators specific to civic and political involvement, using data from a sociological quantitative study conducted on a sample of 430 undergraduates’ students from three specializations: Sociology, Social Work and Human Resources (“Alexandru Ioan Cuza” University of Iasi), in order to observe their civic and political attitudes.   

scholarly journals Gender-based violence in 140 characters or fewer: A #BigData case study of Twitter

First Monday ◽  
2016 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hemant Purohit ◽  
Tanvi Banerjee ◽  
Andrew Hampton ◽  
Valerie L. Shalin ◽  
Nayanesh Bhandutia ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Policy Development ◽  
Social Issues ◽  
Public Awareness ◽  
Geographical Location ◽  
Computational Social Science ◽  
Sociocultural Factors ◽  
Gender Based Violence ◽  
Governmental Organizations ◽  
Non Governmental Organizations ◽  
Gender Based

Public institutions are increasingly reliant on data from social media sites to measure public attitude and provide timely public engagement. Such reliance includes the exploration of public views on important social issues such as gender-based violence (GBV). In this study, we examine big (social) data consisting of nearly 14 million tweets collected from Twitter over a period of 10 months to analyze public opinion regarding GBV, highlighting the nature of tweeting practices by geographical location and gender. We demonstrate the utility of computational social science to mine insight from the corpus while accounting for the influence of both transient events and sociocultural factors. We reveal public awareness regarding GBV tolerance and suggest opportunities for intervention and the measurement of intervention effectiveness assisting both governmental and non-governmental organizations in policy development.

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