Core idea
Citizenship describes membership in a political community and the rights, duties and participation associated with it. Study how citizenship has expanded and how barriers can exclude people in practice. Consider the relationship between equal membership, identity, migration and democratic participation.
Key terms
citizenship; membership; participation; inclusion; migration
How to build an answer
Define the concept, state the principle or argument, apply it to a concrete example and consider a limitation or competing claim. Use examples to clarify the concept, not to replace reasoning.
Practice
- What makes formal citizenship different from effective participation?
- Give a real or hypothetical example that illustrates the concept.
- State one reasonable objection or limitation and explain how you would respond.