Civic engagement is defined as “people’s participation in individual or collective action to develop solutions to social, economic, and political challenges in their communities, states, nations, and world” (pg.16). Civic engagement is often displayed by becoming more involved in society through volunteering, community service, joining a community club, attending town hall meetings and more. Taking part in society has a positive effect for individuals and the community. Those who are active in civic engagement are working to make a difference in various parts of life, whether that be through political or non-political actions. A key part to being involved in civic life is understanding the rhetoric of civil society. The book Rhetoric in Civic Life states that “people use rhetoric as they develop identity (as individuals and citizens) and determine what should be done (by them as individuals and for them through legislation)” (pg.17). Rhetoric is used in
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As previously stated, by using rhetoric, these individuals are gaining a sense of themselves and other people around them. Additionally, the Twitter users have also committed themselves to an interaction once they started tweeting about Senator Warren and what has been happening on the floor of the US Senate. A plethora of people on Twitter feels that women have been silenced for too long, and it is time for change. I know this because one of the tweets said “McConnell silencing Elizabeth Warren isn’t the 1st time spineless MEN feared a woman’s words”. It is evident that the person who sent out this tweet is engaging in the rhetoric of civil society. He (the person who sent the tweet) is hoping to persuade others on his views of how men have acted historically and to also seek recognition from his
As previously stated, by using rhetoric, these individuals are gaining a sense of themselves and other people around them. Additionally, the Twitter users have also committed themselves to an interaction once they started tweeting about Senator Warren and what has been happening on the floor of the US Senate. A plethora of people on Twitter feels that women have been silenced for too long, and it is time for change. I know this because one of the tweets said “McConnell silencing Elizabeth Warren isn’t the 1st time spineless MEN feared a woman’s words”. It is evident that the person who sent out this tweet is engaging in the rhetoric of civil society. He (the person who sent the tweet) is hoping to persuade others on his views of how men have acted historically and to also seek recognition from his