OTHER MEANINGS OF CITIZENSHIP

1. legal and political aspects

2. participation in civic works

3. citizenship education

meanings of citizenship

LEGAL AND POLITICAL ASPECTS

Refers to the acquisition of one's rights as mandated by law

• to vote

• to have an education

• to live

rights mandated by law

• paying taxes

• obeying laws

• caring for the environment

duties in return for the privilege of having rights

PARTICIPATION IN CIVIC WORKS

we are free to participate in different civic works

Bernard Crick

Citizenship also refers to how he or she participates in social activities and community work.

CITIZENSHIP EDUCATION

Refers to the process of teaching the people how to be active, conscious, and responsible citizens.

• formally

• informally

teaching the concept of citizenship may be done

• school

• universities

• college

formal teaching of citizenship

• home

• when others set an example by performing civic duties themselves

informal teaching of citizenship

Heywood

A citizen, being a member of the state, is also governed by the rights and responsibilities as mandated by laws

• poverty

• inequality

• discrimination

• neglect

circumstances that make people feel they do not belong to their state or country

T.H. Marshall

Citizenship is bestowed on those who are full members of a community. All citizens of a community are equal with respect to rights and duties that come with their citizenship.

civil rights

Composed of rights that are necessary for individual freedom

• liberty

• freedom of speech

• freedom of thought

• freedom of religion

• right to own property

• right to justice

civil rights

political rights

Citizens have the right to participate in the exercise of political power

• congress

• senate

• national government

• local government

• barangay

associated institutions of political rights

social rights

rights of citizens to live as a civilized being

• dignity

• to security

• to social and economic welfare

social rights

two views

1. standard or traditional view

2. active citizenship view

according to moro

Traditional View

Refers to a citizenship mandated by law

voting

Highest expression of citizenship

Active Citizenship View

The citizens take an active role in resolving social, political, and economic issues affecting them

1. personally responsible

2. participatory

3. justice-oriented

types of active citizens

personally responsible

Act responsibly in their community, and always ready and willing to help the needy ones

participatory

Plan and think actively of civic and social projects that will benefit all members of their community

Justice-Oriented

Critically analyzes and addresses issues and activities that are unjust to the members of the community