Citizenship as a Concept

K Faulk

Citizenship functioning as a kind of civil "religion "that unities civil society and binds individuals to the state (________, 1998)

Status

A determinant that an individual is a legitimate member of a particular state.

Citizen

A person who is entitled to certain rights and duties under a political system.

Example

freedom of expression, security, required taxes, abiding by the law, etc

Social Citizenship

This is not purely a legal status; entails your possessions, right to health care, education, social security and more.

Common Identity

An essential component for one to have a strong sense of belongingness to a particular nation/state; always coupled to that national identity as there is a strong cultural dimension in citizenry community.

Citizenship

It is a status which determines that an individual is a legitimate member of a particular state, and provides a legal framework for individual associations within civil society. This also dictates people that owe duties to the state, as well as those that enjoys protection of their rights.

Citizen

A person who is entitled to certain rights and duties under a political system.

Community Participation

The existence of common economic, political, and social activities; citizens contribute to communal goals.

Collective Benefits

There are __________ and rights involved as individuals and communities that are citizens of a nation/state may exercise their rights, and rights serve as instruments of participation which is essential in the idea of citizenship.

Acquired

Citizenship can be __________ if an individual’s parent is a citizen in a certain nation/state, or through the process of naturalization.

Economic Benefits

Belonging to a particular social group in a society involves certain __________.

Social Citizenship

Not purely a legal status; it entails your possessions, right to health care, education, and social security, and involves certain economic benefits.

Acquired Citizenship

If an individual’s parent is a citizen in a certain nation/state; through the process of naturalization.

Citizenry Community

Involves a strong cultural dimension.

Common Identity

An essential component for one to have a strong sense of belongingness to a particular nation/state; always coupled to that national identity.

Rights

These serve as instruments of participation which is essential in the idea of citizenship.

Community Participation

The existence of common economic, political, and social activities; the contribution to collective goals.

Faulk, 1998

"Citizenship functioning as a kind of civil “religion” that unities civil society and binds individuals to the state." - ?

Kumari, 2013

“A country with quality participation by its members displays strong political culture.”