Description

The introduction examines how globalisation is changing the meaning and practice of citizenship.

1. What is globalisation?
Globalisation means that political, economic, and social activities increasingly cross national borders. Countries and societies have become more interconnected and interdependent.

2. What is citizenship?
Traditionally, citizenship is connected to membership in a particular nation-state. It gives people rights and responsibilities within that state.

3. Why does globalisation challenge citizenship?
Many important issues—such as international business, migration, human rights, environmental problems, and global political movements—cannot be dealt with effectively by one country alone. This creates questions about whether citizenship should remain primarily national