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What is the concept of global citizenship based on?
What is the concept of global citizenship based on?
- The historical usage of the term 'citizenship'
- The idea that everyone is a citizen of the globe with equal responsibility for the world (correct)
- The concept of holding a formal status as a global citizen
- The idea that global citizens have no allegiance to any country or state
What does the term 'citizenship' historically suggest?
What does the term 'citizenship' historically suggest?
- A formal process to become a global citizen
- No obligation to address global issues
- Allegiance to one's own country or state (correct)
- Lack of responsibility for global issues
According to Oxfam International, what is the duty of every global citizen?
According to Oxfam International, what is the duty of every global citizen?
- To avoid taking responsibility for global issues
- To focus solely on local issues
- To address issues affecting the global community (correct)
- To seek a formal status as a global citizen
What is the status of holding global citizenship according to the text?
What is the status of holding global citizenship according to the text?
What does the concept of global citizenship imply about responsibility?
What does the concept of global citizenship imply about responsibility?
Global citizenship has a widely accepted definition.
Global citizenship has a widely accepted definition.
The concept of citizenship historically suggests allegiance to one's own country or state.
The concept of citizenship historically suggests allegiance to one's own country or state.
According to Oxfam International, global citizenship implies equal responsibility for what happens on the globe.
According to Oxfam International, global citizenship implies equal responsibility for what happens on the globe.
There is a formal process to become a global citizen.
There is a formal process to become a global citizen.
Global citizenship implies no duty to address issues affecting our being citizens.
Global citizenship implies no duty to address issues affecting our being citizens.
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Global Citizenship
- The term "global citizenship" lacks a widely accepted definition, leading to its loose usage by educators.
- The concept of citizenship has evolved from its historical usage, expanding from allegiance to one's own country or state to a global scope.
Definition of Global Citizenship
- According to Oxfam International, global citizenship refers to the idea that all people are citizens of the globe, sharing equal responsibility for the world and its issues.
- Global citizens have a duty to address issues affecting the world and its inhabitants.
Characteristics of Global Citizenship
- There is no formal process to become a global citizen.
- Global citizenship is a right and obligation that belongs to everyone.
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