Participatory democracy facts for kids

Participatory democracy is a way of making decisions where many people get to have a say. It's about involving everyone who will be affected by a decision in the process of making it. This helps make sure decisions are fair and that people support them.

This idea is becoming more common, especially with online collaboration (working together online). It's also used in e-democracy (democracy using technology) and in workplace democracy (where workers have a say in their jobs).

What is Green Politics?

Green politics is a type of politics that focuses on protecting the environment and promoting peace. It also cares a lot about fairness for everyone.

How Green Politics Uses Participation

People who believe in green politics often use participatory democracy. They think that when everyone involved helps make important decisions, it leads to better outcomes. This means decisions are less likely to harm one group of people. It also helps make sure everyone is treated fairly, which is called social justice.

One famous example of this idea is found in the Four Pillars of the Green Party. These pillars are key beliefs that guide green political groups.

Democracy in the Workplace

Workplace democracy is when the ideas of participatory democracy are used in a business or organization. This can mean that workers help make decisions about how the company is run. Sometimes, it even means workers can help choose or hire their managers.

When people who make decisions are also the ones who carry them out and live with the results, they tend to make choices that work well for everyone.

Images for kids

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  A button of the SDS, a student group that supported participatory ideas.

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  Carole Pateman, a writer who has supported participatory democracy.

See also

In Spanish: Democracia participativa para niños