Citizenship

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

Citizen of a nation does NOT mean resident of a nation

Residents of a Nation

CitizensNative bornNaturalized citizens

AliensPermanent ResidentsTemporary Residents (e.g., college

students)Illegal Aliens

Civic Responsibilities

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.

Civic Duties

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.

Benefits of National Citizenship

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.

Responsible Citizenship

Support the welfare – the health, prosperity, and happiness—of all members of the community

Support and defend the rights of all citizens

Defend the nation and its citizens from threats

Comparative Citizenship

Definition of native born citizenship varies between sovereign statesIf 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

Comparative Citizenship

US Korea Taiwan

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 wealthAt least 20

years old

5 years residencyNo criminal recordRenounce original nationalityFinancially self-reliant

National Citizenship v. Global Citizenship

National Citizenship Global Citizenship

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

National Citizenship v. Global Citizenship

National Citizenship Global Citizenship

Determined by birth place, parents, or application

Tied to a particular sovereign state

Rights are protected by nation’s government and constitution

Obligated to support nation

Determined by support for “global values”

Not limited to a particular culture, language, ethnicity or nation

Rights are not protected by a central authority or constitution

Responsible for the welfare of all humans

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 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.

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

 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

Sustainable Development

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.

Sustainable development approaches everything in the world as being connected through space, time and quality of life.

Essay Due Friday

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 it enforce global values? Is it possible to be both a loyal and responsible

citizen of your nation and a responsible global citizen?