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In this lesson, you should be able to:

 Define and explain the concept of citizenship and its components.

 Differentiate between national and global citizenship.
 Discuss the importance and benefits of global citizenship.
 Identify responsibilities and aims of global citizenship.
 Reflect on their own role as active global citizens

The following are some reminders in using this module:

 Use the module with care. Do not put unnecessary mark/s on any part
of the module. Use a separate sheet of paper in answering the
exercises.
 Don’t forget to answer What I Know before moving on to the other
activities included in the module.
 Read the instruction carefully before doing each task.
 Observe honesty and integrity in doing the tasks and checking your
answers.
 Finish the task at hand before proceeding to the next.
 Return this module to your teacher/facilitator once you are through with
it.
 If you encounter any difficulty in answering the tasks in this module, do not
hesitate to consult your teacher or facilitator.
Always bear in mind that you are not alone.
We hope that through this material, you will experience meaningful learning
and gain deep understanding of the relevant competencies. You can do it!

A. What is Citizenship?

A “citizen” is a member of a political community, which is defined

by a set of rights and obligations. “Citizenship therefore represents a
relationship between the individual and the state, in which the two are
bound together by reciprocal rights and obligations” (Heywood).

Citizenship is generally used as a synonym for nationality. Where

citizenship is used in a meaning that is different from nationality it
refers to the legal rights and duties of individuals attached to nationality
under domestic law. In some national laws, citizenship has a more
specific meaning and refers to rights and duties that can only be
exercised after the age of majority (such as voting rights) or to rights
and duties that can only be exercised in the national territory.

The value of citizenship varies from nation to nation. In some

countries, citizenship can mean a citizen has the right to vote, the right
to hold government offices, and the right to collect unemployment
insurance payments.

Living in a country does not mean that a person is necessarily a

citizen of that country. Citizens of one country who live in a foreign
country are known as aliens. Their rights and duties are determined by
political treaties and by the laws of the country in which they stay.

WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO BE A GLOBAL CITIZEN?

A global citizen is aware of and understands the wider world –

and their place in it. They are a citizen of the world. They take an active
role in their community and work with others to make our planet more
peaceful, sustainable and fairer.
EXAMPLES OF GLOBAL CITIZENSHIP

Global citizenship involves...

• Exploring local and global connections and our views, values and
assumptions
• Exploring issues of social justice locally and globally
• Exploring the complexity of global issues and engaging with multiple
perspectives
• Applying learning to real-world issues and contexts
• Opportunities to make informed, reflective action and be heard

4 Components of Citizenship

Membership

Membership constitutes one's status of who and who isn't a

member of a state's political community as not all of those living in a
state are all considered to be citizens.

Citizenship is akin to membership of a club - your application can

be denied if you do not possess the appropriate credentials, or your
membership terminated if you break the rules.

Nations and states often face issues of citizenship in specially

when it comes to marginalized groups residing within the state. This
includes women, ethnic groups, and refugees among others.

Rights are an essential component of citizenship, although this

has not always been the case; some early uses of the term prioritized
participation over rights or duties.

Classification of Rights

 Civil Rights-liberty of the person, freedom of speech, thought and

faith, the right to own property and to conclude valid contracts, and the
right to justice, which are provided for, Marshall argued, by the legal
system.
 Political Rights-power as a member of a governing body or an elector
of such a body, allowed for by the nature of the democratic system.
 Social Rights-as befits a member of civil society, and allowed for by
the Welfare State.
 Duties

The least discussed of the three as it is complimentary with

rights. Though it is important to note the duties can exist with our
rights. Examples of duties includes national service. The discourse of
citizenship appears automatically to view rights and duties as reciprocal.
But even arguments for universal rights often carry with them an
unwritten flip side: the duty to obey the rights of others, without which
the rights themselves, some argue, lose salience.

In the Ancient Greek use of the term, as employed for example

by Aristotle, citizenship was always primarily about participation, that is,
about empowerment to become active in the governing of a society.

The Origins of Citizenship

The word citizen derives from the Latin, civitas, but, as Clarke points
out, the ‘idea of citizenship, understood as active membership of and
participation in a body politic, is generally regarded as emerging first in
Greece at about 600–700 BC

It emerged along with the polis, the city state, in which the political
collective regulated certain economic activities, allowing citizens the freedom
to participate in what is possibly the earliest form of political system.

The Greek system is focused on the concept of being and becoming

human. Highlighting that through citizenship is only means to be considered
as human.

In contrast to this model, Roman citizenship, which developed at

around 500 BC, stressed citizenship as legal status.

Greek tradition saw citizenship as all-important. In Rome, it was a

means of achieving security and status.

The citizenship ideal predated the modern nation-state, even if legal

definitions tend to presume that citizenships can only apply to the relationship
between individuals and nation- states.

The citizenship ideal which began in Greece and subsequently

influenced later civilizations spawned various such interpretations.
B. Importance of Global Citizenship

You’ve probably heard the term “global citizen” several times by now.
Especially in our over-connected world, it sometimes feels like a necessity in
how you identify yourself.

For those that are unaware, a global citizen is someone who identifies
with being part of an emerging world community and whose actions
contribute to building this community’s values and practices. But what does it
mean to be a global citizen?

Being a global citizen

Throughout human history, we have always organized ourselves into

groups and communities that share similar values, ideas, culture, and an
overall identity. This, in turn, helped and still helps shape our needs
economically, politically, religiously and socially. But in the 21st century, as
the world has less physical and communication barriers, we’ve seen a rise in
higher demand for global engagement, resulting in global citizens who crave a
sense of belonging to a world community rather than a small, local one.

In the classroom, students can start to face issues of global

independence through an economics course, diversity of identities and
cultures in a history course, sustainable development in an environmental
science course and more. Classes that allow for varied learning methods such
as debate and role-playing are becoming an increasing necessity for your
basic school curriculum.

As a result, students learn to become successful learners, confident

individuals, responsible citizens, and effective contributors. All in all, this will
allow students to explore, develop and express their own values and opinions.
They will increase their listening and respecting skills of others and their
opinions and be able to make informed choices that not only affect them but
others as well. Thus, the future of the world lies in the hands of the youth.

1. You become more aware

A global citizen is aware that we live in an interconnected web

where many of our actions and choices affect those locally, nationally
and many times even internationally. They are able to respect
themselves as well as others, regardless of where they live.

A result of thinking globally means you’ll see more people

advocate for serious issues. Some of these matters could include
human rights, religious pluralism, gender equity, the rule of law,
 environmental protection, sustainable economic growth, and poverty
alleviation.

2. You participate in the community

Generally, a global citizen tries to have an understanding of how

the world works and tries to stay well-informed. They participate in the
community at a range of levels from the place. That’s where the youth
comes in.

3. You become a problem-solver

With a global citizenship education, young people are able to

solve problems, make decisions, think critically, communicate ideas
effectively and work well with others. This not only helps them
personally and educationally but eventually professionally as well. Thus,
a global education in the classroom is paramount. You have several
opportunities to be flexible, creative and proactive.

BENEFITS OF GLOBAL CITIZENSHIP

Global citizenship helps young people to:

 Build their own understanding of world events.

 Think about their values and what's important to them.
 Take learning into the real world.
 Challenge ignorance and intolerance.
 Get involved in their local, national, and global communities.
 Develop an argument and voice their opinions.
 See that they have power to act and influence the world around them.

GLOBAL CITIZENSHIP RESPONSIBILITIES

A global citizen, living in an emerging world community, has moral, ethical,

political, and economic responsibilities. These responsibilities include:

 #1 Responsibility to understand one’s own perspective and the

perspectives of others on global issues.
 # 2 Responsibility to respect the principle of cultural diversity.
  # 3 Responsibility to make connections and build relationships with
people from other countries and cultures.
 #4 Responsibility to understand the ways in which the peoples and
countries of the world are inter-connected and inter-dependent
 #5 Responsibility to understand global issues
 #6 Responsibility to advocate for greater international cooperation with
other nations
 #7 Responsibility for advocating for the implementation of international
agreements, conventions, treaties related to global issues.
 #8 Responsibility for advocating for more effective global equity and
justice in each of the value domains of the world community.

Aims of Global Citizenship

Some Aims of Global Citizenship Education Global citizenship education aims

at:

 Creating a better world that is based on considering and respecting

others;
 Listening carefully to one another;
 Being understandable and avoiding misunderstanding.
 Stabilizing the notion of fairness, diversity and peace.
 Appreciating solidarity.
 Promoting responsibility.
 My Name, My Responsibility” – Citizenship Acrostic

Use the letters of your first name to write an acrostic that shows how
you can be a responsible citizen. Each line should start with a letter from your
name and describe a good action or value. After your acrostic, write 2–3
sentences about why being a responsible citizen is important to you.
Instructions: Read each situation carefully and answer the open-ended
questions that follow. Apply your understanding of global citizenship concepts
such as rights, duties, participation, membership, and responsibility. Answer
in 3–5 sentences each.
1. Situation: Local Clean-Up Drive
Your school is organizing a community clean-up drive. Some of your
classmates say it's a waste of time and prefer to stay home.
Question:
As a responsible citizen and student, what would you do in this situation?
How would you encourage your classmates to participate, and why is this kind
of activity important?
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2. Situation: Online Disrespect

You notice someone in your group chat sharing offensive jokes about another
culture.
Question:
What would you say or do to handle the situation? How does this relate to
your responsibility as a global citizen?
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3. Situation: Cultural Exchange Program
You are chosen to represent your school in a cultural exchange program. You
will meet students from different countries.
Question:
How would you prepare for this opportunity? What values or behaviors would
you show as a global citizen?
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4. Situation: Community Voting Campaign

Your community is hosting a youth campaign to raise awareness about the
importance of voting. Some teens think their voices don’t matter.
Question:
What would you say to them? How does participation in democratic processes
show responsible citizenship?
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5. Situation: Climate Change Discussion
In class, your group is tasked to present about climate change. One group
member says, "That’s not our problem. Let the big countries fix it."
Question:
How would you respond? What would you explain about shared global
responsibility?
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