Civic Apathy
Low participation in decisions and leadership.
Context
When people feel powerless to change conditions, they stop participating. This creates a vicious cycle where fewer voices lead to worse decisions.
How It Shows Up
- Low voter turnout and civic meeting attendance
- Difficulty recruiting volunteers and board members
- Same few people doing all the work and burning out
- Young people especially disengaged from local governance
- Important decisions made by small, unrepresentative groups
Patterns That Address This
- Nested Governance Tables
- Local Pride Rituals
- Youth Return Pathway
- Listening Infrastructure