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Politics in daily life
Political literacy is all about understanding how politics shapes our daily lives.
Timeline of Scottish political history
View a timeline of key political events in Scotland's history.
Civil rights
Learn more about the rights of individuals and how these rights have been fought for and defended.
Social media in politics
Social media is changing the way in which citizens interact with political bodies and the way in which political parties present themselves.
Understanding politics
Information and activities in this section introduce the aims and work of the Scottish Parliament and other key bodies.
Learning approaches
Learning journeys and approaches which provide examples of how practitioners might work with people in developing political literacy.
Getting involved
Influencing parliamentary decisions
Find out about ways in which individuals can influence and get involved in the work of the Scottish Parliament.
Experiencing democratic processes
Ways for people of all ages to experience democratic processes, for example through pupil councils, the Scottish Youth Parliament or community councils.
Civil rights and civic action
Individuals and groups can change laws and society, raising awareness of issues through pressure groups, campaigning and standing up for their rights.
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