It's raised by those who want attention (5)
I believe the answer is:
voice
'attention' is the definition.
The definition and answer can be both human attributes as well as being singular nouns.
Maybe they are linked in a way I don't understand?
I don't understand the rest of the clue.
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for voice that I've seen before include "Opinion; ability to speak" , "Wallop" , "right to have a say" , "Express, utter" , "Sound produced in the larynx" .)