Citizenship

Do you think the Blacks had full and equal membership in South Africa? Give reasons.

What does the above description tell us about the relationship of different groups in South Africa?

Examine the arguments for and against freedom of movement and occupation throughout the country for citizens.

What ideas from citizenship would you use to support or oppose the claims of Black and White Citizens of Zimbabwe?

Citizenship as full and equal membership of a political community involves both rights and obligations. Which rights could citizens expect to enjoy in most democratic state today? What kind of obligation will they have to their state and fellow citizens?

All citizens may be granted equal rights but all may not be able to equally exercise them. Explain.

Write a short note on any two struggles for full enjoyment of citizen rights which have taken place in India in recent years. Which rights were being claimed in each case?

What are some of the problems faced by refugees? In what ways could the concept of global citizenship benefit them?

Migration of people to different regions within the country is often resisted by the local inhabitants. What are some of the contributions that the migrants could make to the local economy?

"Democratic citizenship is a project rather than an accomplished fact even in countries like India which grant equal citizenship". Discuss some of the issues regarding citizenship being raised in India today.