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Civics and Community Engagement - Chapter 1

Civics is the study of citizens' rights and duties and the functioning of governments, emphasizing democratic participation. Citizenship encompasses legal status and lived experiences, with various types including legal, civil, political, social, cultural, global, and inclusive citizenship. Civic engagement involves active participation in public life to address societal issues through various means such as volunteering and activism.

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Civics and Community Engagement - Chapter 1

Civics is the study of citizens' rights and duties and the functioning of governments, emphasizing democratic participation. Citizenship encompasses legal status and lived experiences, with various types including legal, civil, political, social, cultural, global, and inclusive citizenship. Civic engagement involves active participation in public life to address societal issues through various means such as volunteering and activism.

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Civics

Civics refers to the study of the rights and duties of citizens and the functioning of
governments. It encompasses the principles and frameworks that enable
democratic participation and governance.

Citizenship
Citizenship refers to membership in a political community, usually a nation-state,
and the rights, duties, and responsibilities that come with it. It can be both a legal
status and a lived experience.

Civic Engagement
Civic engagement involves individuals actively participating in public life to address
societal issues, often through volunteering, political activism, or community
organizing.

Types of Citizenship
Legal Citizenship
Citizenship is primarily defined as a legal status, granted by birth or naturalization,
which includes rights and responsibilities within a nation.
• Key Aspects:
• Right to vote.
• Protection under the law.
• Obligation to obey laws and pay taxes.

Civil Citizenship
It focuses on individual freedoms and rights necessary for personal autonomy, such
as freedom of speech, religion, and property ownership.

Political Citizenship
It involves the ability to participate in the political infrastructure of the nation. The
concepts of citizenship involve the rights, responsibilities, and forms of participation
individuals have as members of a political community, often within a nation-state.

Social Citizenship
Refers to the rights and obligations related to social welfare, such as access to
healthcare, education, and social security. Furthermore, it also highlights the role of
social citizenship in addressing inequality and promoting societal well-being.

Cultural Citizenship
Expands the concept of citizenship to include cultural identity and participation,
recognizing the diversity of modern societies. It also emphasizes how cultural
citizenship helps minorities and indigenous peoples claim their rights and assert
their identity within a nation.

Global Citizenship
Recognizes the connection of the world and the responsibilities individuals have
beyond their nation-state, such as promoting human rights and addressing global
issues such as poverty, terrorism, and climate change.

Inclusive Citizenship
Focuses on ensuring equal rights and opportunities for all members of society,
regardless of gender, ethnicity, or socio-economic status.

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