Civil society seen as a social sphere separate from state and market. Civil society is non-government organization that of non-state, non-profit, voluntary organizations and co-operation among individuals and between groups of individuals-e.g. NGO’S formed by people in that social sphere. This term is used to describe a wide range of organizations, networks, associations, groups and movements that are independent from government and that sometimes come together to advance their common interests through collective action. Traditionally, civil society includes all organizations that occupy the 'social space' between the family and the state, excluding political parties and firms.