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GCSE Citizenship Studies · key term
A lack of interest or concern that reduces someone's motivation to take part in public or political life.
Used by AQA and Edexcel
Paper 2
Revise: Opportunities and Barriers to Citizen ParticipationApathy is a lack of interest or concern: someone may see public affairs as irrelevant to their life. Others care about an issue but believe their involvement will make no difference. Broken promises, scandals or previous experiences of being ignored can weaken trust in politicians and institutions.
Paper 2
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A lack of interest or concern that can discourage involvement in politics.
Apathy, or lack of interest, can discourage participation. Some people believe politics does not affect them, or that one person's action cannot make a difference. Scandals and broken promises can reduce trust in politicians and the political process.
