Citizenship is a legal status and a social construct that denotes an individual's membership in a sovereign state or nation. It is a reciprocal relationship between the individual and the state, where the citizen owes allegiance to the state and is entitled to its protection and to exercise certain rights and privileges, such as the right to vote, hold public office, and access social services. The concept of citizenship has evolved throughout history, from the ancient Greek city-states, where it was a privilege granted only to a select few, to the modern democratic nations, where it is generally conferred upon all individuals born within the state's territory or to citizen parents. Citizenship can be acquired through various means, including birth, naturalization, marriage, or descent, depending on the laws of the specific country. It also implies certain responsibilities and duties, such as obeying the law, paying taxes, and serving in the military if required. In an increasingly globalized world, the notion of citizenship has become more complex, with the emergence of dual citizenship, supranational citizenship (such as European Union citizenship), and the recognition of the rights of non-citizens residing within a state's borders.
nationality, civic engagement, naturalization, rights and responsibilities, political participation
CITATION : "Robert Anderson. 'Citizenship.' Design+Encyclopedia. https://design-encyclopedia.com/?E=431505 (Accessed on December 21, 2024)"
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