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Citizenship We belong to many communities: We belong to many communities:  Neighborhood  (Zhangjiang)  City (Shanghai)  Country (China) Citizenship.

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1 Citizenship We belong to many communities: We belong to many communities:  Neighborhood  (Zhangjiang)  City (Shanghai)  Country (China) Citizenship is membership in a sovereign state that comes with full rights and responsibilities Citizenship is membership in a sovereign state that comes with full rights and responsibilities Citizen of a nation does NOT mean resident of a nation Citizen of a nation does NOT mean resident of a nation

2 Residents of a Nation Citizens Citizens Native born Native born Naturalized citizens Naturalized citizens Aliens Aliens Permanent Residents Permanent Residents Temporary Residents (e.g., college students) Temporary Residents (e.g., college students) Illegal Aliens Illegal Aliens

3 Civic Responsibilities Voluntarily obligations—things we should do as responsible citizens but do not have to do Voluntarily obligations—things we should do as responsible citizens but do not have to do Examples—voting, recycling, reporting illegal activities, participating in decision making, being aware of rights and current issues, respect diversity, etc. Examples—voting, recycling, reporting illegal activities, participating in decision making, being aware of rights and current issues, respect diversity, etc.

4 Civic Duties Required obligations—things that are required by law Required obligations—things that are required by law Examples—pay taxes, jury duty, registration with selective service, military service upon graduation from high school, attend school, respect the rights of others, be informed regarding what’s legal and what’s not, etc. Examples—pay taxes, jury duty, registration with selective service, military service upon graduation from high school, attend school, respect the rights of others, be informed regarding what’s legal and what’s not, etc.

5 Benefits of National Citizenship Rights and privileges not available to residents who are not native born or naturalized citizens Rights and privileges not available to residents who are not native born or naturalized citizens Examples—right to vote, right to run for public office, right to leave country for extended periods of time, free health care, can never be deported for any reason, etc. Examples—right to vote, right to run for public office, right to leave country for extended periods of time, free health care, can never be deported for any reason, etc.

6 Responsible Citizenship Support the welfare – the health, prosperity, and happiness—of all members of the community Support the welfare – the health, prosperity, and happiness—of all members of the community Support and defend the rights of all citizens Support and defend the rights of all citizens Defend the nation and its citizens from threats Defend the nation and its citizens from threats

7 Comparative Citizenship Definition of native born citizenship varies between sovereign states Definition of native born citizenship varies between sovereign states If you are born in the US, for example, you can automatically become a citizens of the US even if your parents are not US citizens. This id not the case in other nations. If you are born in the US, for example, you can automatically become a citizens of the US even if your parents are not US citizens. This id not the case in other nations. The process of become a naturalized citizen varies betwee spvereign states The process of become a naturalized citizen varies betwee spvereign states

8 Comparative Citizenship USKoreaTaiwan Naturalization – process of becoming a citizen if you are not a native born citizen At least 18 years old 5 years residency Demonstrate basic knowledge of English, US history, and US government Have good moral character Demonstrate understanding of Korean language and culture Legal address for 5 years or more No criminal record Proof of wealth At least 20 years old 5 years residency No criminal record Renounce original nationality Financially self- reliant

9 National Citizenship v. Global Citizenship National Citizenship Global Citizenship Membership in a sovereign state which comes with full rights and responsibilities Membership in a sovereign state which comes with full rights and responsibilities Membership in a global community that values human rights, social justice, and sustainable development Membership in a global community that values human rights, social justice, and sustainable development

10 National Citizenship v. Global Citizenship National Citizenship Global Citizenship Determined by birth place, parents, or application Determined by birth place, parents, or application Tied to a particular sovereign state Tied to a particular sovereign state Rights are protected by nation’s government and constitution Rights are protected by nation’s government and constitution Obligated to support nation Obligated to support nation Determined by support for “global values” Determined by support for “global values” Not limited to a particular culture, language, ethnicity or nation Not limited to a particular culture, language, ethnicity or nation Rights are not protected by a central authority or constitution Rights are not protected by a central authority or constitution Responsible for the welfare of all humans Responsible for the welfare of all humans

11 Human Rights The basic rights and freedoms to which all humans are considered to be entitled, often held to include the rights to life, liberty, equality, and a fair trial, freedom from slavery and torture, and freedom of thought and expression The basic rights and freedoms to which all humans are considered to be entitled, often held to include the rights to life, liberty, equality, and a fair trial, freedom from slavery and torture, and freedom of thought and expression The fundamental rights that humans have by the fact of being human, and that are neither created nor can be abrogated by any government The fundamental rights that humans have by the fact of being human, and that are neither created nor can be abrogated by any government cultural, economic, and political rights, such as the right to life, liberty, education, equality before law, and the right of association, belief, free speech, information, religion, movement, and nationality. cultural, economic, and political rights, such as the right to life, liberty, education, equality before law, and the right of association, belief, free speech, information, religion, movement, and nationality.

12 Social Justice the fair and proper administration of laws conforming to the natural law that all persons, irrespective of ethnic origin, gender, possessions, race, religion, etc., are to be treated equally and without prejudice the fair and proper administration of laws conforming to the natural law that all persons, irrespective of ethnic origin, gender, possessions, race, religion, etc., are to be treated equally and without prejudice inclusion of everyone in the full benefits of society and empowerment of everyone to participate fully in the economic, social, and cultural life of the country inclusion of everyone in the full benefits of society and empowerment of everyone to participate fully in the economic, social, and cultural life of the country

13 Sustainable Development Development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs. Development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs. Promotes the idea that social, environmental, and economic progress are all attainable within the limits of our earth’s natural resources. Promotes the idea that social, environmental, and economic progress are all attainable within the limits of our earth’s natural resources. Sustainable development approaches everything in the world as being connected through space, time and quality of life. Sustainable development approaches everything in the world as being connected through space, time and quality of life.

14 Essay Due Friday Evaluate to what extent the economic system, political system, traditions, and culture of your passport nation support global citizenship. Evaluate to what extent the economic system, political system, traditions, and culture of your passport nation support global citizenship. How does your nation fail to support global citizenship? How does your nation fail to support global citizenship? How does it enforce global values? How does it enforce global values? Is it possible to be both a loyal and responsible citizen of your nation and a responsible global citizen? Is it possible to be both a loyal and responsible citizen of your nation and a responsible global citizen?


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