1. Chapter 13 Ideology and Citizenship

2. Worldview Depending on where we exist in Society we have a different world view. Sometimes our national idenity is also part of our ideology.

3. How we join a nation By land or by Blood. Jus Soli or Jus Sanguinis We also have naturalilzation. Moving into and applying for citizenship to a particular country. How many of you have done this?

4. What makes a citizen?

5. History Citizenship, or at least the basic tenants of what we commonly refer to as such, are based in antiquity. They are derived from texts that have both a philosophical and spiritual nature. However, these same texts offer a blueprint as to how society should be structred and how it came to be (Ideology). Bible, Quran, Vedas, etc…

6. These give us out rules and rights We’ve seen negative rights (Freedoms) and positive freedoms. We also have certain rights to freedom*, expression*, mobility*, religion*. (* denotes a right that may be taken away)

7. We also have rules Laws Respect Some of these are legal and some are social conventions based on our society.

8. Rule of Law and The Social Contract We all have a place in Society. We live by the laws or understand the consequences. Some feel that they have a collectivist responsibility to ensure that others respect these laws. Such as Police Officers, Judges, etc…

9. Political Participation People do not have to be elected to be part of government. You can write letters or publicly show your opinion on a matter (we often take this for granted) Join a political party. VOTE!

10. Joining Most political parties allow members to join before the age of 18. This allows them to spread the message and ideology to a larger audience and influence future voters.

11. Humanitarianism An ideology based on trying to improve other people’s living conditions. Such as helping with food, shelter, abuse, and other human rights violations.

12. Protest and Civil Disobedience

13. Civil Disobedience Intentionally and publicly breaking the law. Political Resistance. Usually occur when a group feel that a law or government are unjust or unfair.

14. Anti-War Movements I think we’ve already talked about this. Vietnam (the Living room War) The Anti-Afghanistan protests.

15. Chapter 14 I think you should take some time and read pages 479-483.

16. So, that’s it! The last notes… So, I’ll ask you a question… In a country like Canada, we all have access to Mixed Market Economy, Freedom, Rights, etc… Do we have a collective responsibility to be active in our society? Do you think society would be better if people put more effort into citizenship?

17. Let’s review Unit 1