Role and Participation of Citizens in Politics

Subject:Political Science
Title:Role and Participation of Citizens in Politics
Author(s):Shafa Azam Qadri
Published on:28th February 2026
Published by:Lyceum India
Name of the Journal:Lyceum India Journal of Social Sciences
ISSN/E-ISSN:3048-6513
Volume & Issue:Volume: 3, Issue: 3
Pages:285-298
Original DOI (if any):10.5281/zenodo.18824725
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Abstract:Political participation is essential to political mobilization because it enables people and communities to take an active part in politics. Citizens’ understanding, political consciousness, and feeling of agency are shaped by sometimes though formal education systems, which produce knowledgeable people who can analyse political issues, make wise judgments, and question accepted norms. Through the facilitation of information access, discussion participation, and group activities, informal education—including social media and online platforms—also helps people become more politically conscious. Case studies and historical examples demonstrate how education mobilizes a range of social groups, such as women, youth, and marginalized populations as participation instruments. In addition to enabling people to transcend socioeconomic obstacles, education also motivates them to oppose repressive structures, call for political responsibility, and promote inclusive policies. However, because it may be abused to spread prejudiced ideas or divisive agendas, education’s role in political mobilization also presents ethical difficulties. To make sure that educational practices encourage positive participation and social cohesion, it is imperative to strike a balance. To sum up, education is essential for promoting political engagement, bolstering democratic procedures, and creating a society that is just and equal. Policymakers, educators, and stakeholders must work together to fully realize education’s revolutionary potential in producing politically conscious and engaged citizens.
Keywords:political Participation, Political mobilization, Empowerment, social media, Inclusivity
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