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attributes of citizenship - Coggle Diagram
attributes of citizenship
legal status
definition: when a person is recognised by law and is a member of that country
ways to gain citizenship
by country of birth
some countries grant citizenship to those born in that country
by descent
a child can obtain citizenship if he or she has at least one parent who is a citizen of that country
by marriage
citizenship can be obtained by marrying a citizen of that country
by nautralisation
many countries grant citizenship to those who have moved to that country, resided there for a certain number of years and applied to become citizens
some countries also require aspiring citizens to pass a test and/or to give up their original citizenship
citizens get to enjoy certain rights as members of that country
what are rights?
rights refers to the freedom and privileges that citizens in a country have
right of citizen, which are usually laid out in the constitution, are protected by law and should be respected by everyone in the country
what is the meaning of constitution?
constitution is a collection of rules and principles that determine the creation and operation of the government, its organs and institutions
the constitution is the supreme law of all the land, all other law passed must not contradict the constitution
being recognised as a citizen of a country also means having obligations
obligations are duties that citizens are required to fulfil by being members of the country
examples of obligations are voting and NS for the males once they turn 18
A sense of identity
your understanding of citizenship can also be shaped by your sense of identity as a citizen
your identity refers to how you perceive yourself and how you believe other perceive you
People from the same country have a sense of national identity
Singaporeans can develop a sense of national identity in different ways
when citizens share common spaces, practices and experiences, they develop a sense of belonging and emotional attachment to the country
come from a shared belief of connectedness to one another and belonging to the country
we will learn more about identity in chapter
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shared values
your understanding of citizenship can be influenced by your interpretation and acceptance of the shared values held in your country
what are values?
values are principles and beliefs that influence a person's attitudes, thinking and behaviour
values represent what is important to a person and help him or her prioritize, make decisions and exercise judgement
what are shared values?
shared values is values that are embraced and seen as important by a group of people
these shared values are shaped by factors such as the country's history, heritage, and experiences
a country's shared values may also change over time as citizens respond to challenges faced by
the country
when citizens share similar values, these values can influence their thinking, attitudes and behaviour
as a result, the shared values may influence collective decision-making and exercise judgement
attributes of shared values and a sense of identity are also interconnected
as Singaporeans uphold the value of multiculturalism, they take pride and identity this value as an essential part of the Singaporean identity
civic participation
your understanding of citizenship can also influence by your attitudes towards civic participation
what is civic participation?
civic participation is citizens actively taking part in public affairs
individuals can participate in public affairs by volunteering their time, effort and money in matters they are concerned about
citizens with common interest or purposes often organise themselves into community groups to contribute towards specific need of society
these organised community groups can either be
informal groups
when there is an issue or area of need that requires attention, people organise themselves into informal community groups to address the concern or specific need
these groups generally exist for a period of time needed to address the specific objectives
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formal groups
formal community groups have a clear objectives and are officially registered with the government
they cater to specific needs and interests of society and generally devote their efforts over a sustained period of time
non-government organisations (NGOs) and social service agencies (SSAs) are examples of formal groups
NGOs are not necessarily affiliated with and may not receive any funding from the government
on the other hand, SSAs are affiliated with the government through the National Council of social services (NCSS), which provides some coordination and funding
for some citizens, participating actively in public affairs is an important part of their lives as their understanding of membership and having a stake in their country is based on what they as citizens can do to actively contribute to public affairs
for other citizens, being personally responsible and taking care of themselves and their family members are also ways of contributing to their country
public affairs are matters if general interest or concern to most people in society
those who actively take part in public affairs may see civic participation as an important obligations they would want to fulfil as citizens
the motivation behind civic participation is to address societal issues or to help certain groups in the country
some of these actions are planned, while others are spontaneous
some citizens prefer to contribute in one-off events, while other prefer to participate over time
conclusion
citizenship can be understood as having a legal status that provides you with rights and obligations as a member of a country
citizenship can also be understood as a relationship that you have with your country that is developed and shaped by other attributions
a sense of identity
shared values
civic participation
that are all iterconnected
by learning and reflecting on some of this attributes, you develop and sharpen your understanding of citizenship can be varied and complex.
their comprehension of citizenship can shape their thoughts, attitudes and behaviours as citizen of a country