Green Party
Definition
The Green Party is a political party that prioritizes environmental sustainability, social justice, and grassroots organizing. It's known for its commitment to ecology, non-violence, and consensus decision-making.
Analogy
Think of the Green Party as a group of friends who always choose to walk or bike instead of driving because they want to reduce their carbon footprint. They also organize neighborhood clean-ups and advocate for policies that protect the environment at local council meetings.
Related terms
Environmental Policy: This refers to the actions taken by a government or organization concerning how it interacts with the natural environment. In this case, it would be like rules set by your parents about recycling at home.
Grassroots Organizing: This is when ordinary people build power from the bottom up to create change in their communities. It's like when you and your friends start a club at school because you care about an issue and want to do something about it.
Social Justice: This term refers to fair relations between individuals and society measured by opportunities and privileges within a society. Imagine if everyone in class had an equal chance to answer questions regardless of where they sit; that's social justice in action.
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