Essays On Citizenship

“Man is a political animal”1. This, indeed, is true because in the modern world we live in, every single person is a part of a society. A society is a political object, so from this results the idea of a man being dependant upon political acts. All men are special and unique members of the […]

What does it mean to be American? This question has numerous responses. In her book Ethnic Routes to Becoming American, Sharmila Rudrappa examines the experiences of South Asian immigrants in Chicago and their journey in becoming ethnic Americans. She offers a glimpse into the history of the immigrant experience in America and reveals how South […]

Why is it important for students to learn about economics, government and the law in preparation for becoming responsible and active Australian citizens? Student needs to learn about economics, government and the law so they become a responsible citizen. Economics teaches us about budgeting and the different between needs and wants. It helps peoples make […]

Birthright Citizenship Aff: We affirm the resolution that birthright citizenship should be eliminated in the United States. According to the Black’s Law Dictionary, we define “abolish” as annuling, eliminating, or destroying an ongoing practice or thing. Furthermore, we refer to the Merriam Webster dictionary to define “should” as a word expressing obligation. The main criterion […]

From 1880 to 1925 racial issues and regulations, as well as unskilled labor were high tensions initiating from the immigration of the East. Citizens were becoming aggravated with immigrants who threatened their jobs as well as feeling like they were being taken over by them. In order to control it, many laws were passed and […]

James Madison was one of the contributing authors to the Federalist Papers along with Alexander Hamilton and John Jay. Many of the papers were written to convince citizens to ratify the Constitution. The Federalist Paper No. 10, written by Madison, pertained to factions, and the abuse they caused due to the form of government. Factions, […]

The Women of Lebanon: How Does Patriarchy Rule Their World? Patriarchy is defined by the Merriam-Webster dictionary as a social organization marked by the supremacy of the father in the clan or family, the legal dependence of wives and children, and the reckoning of descent and inheritance in the male line; broadly: control by men […]

In ‘Rights of Man’, pamphleteer Thomas Paine makes it clear that according to him, “by the simple operation of constructing government on the principles of society and the rights of man, every difficulty retires”. While this may have been true in 1971, it is not so today. While America has a diverse population, whether there […]

Thomas Mere’s text Utopia, written in the 16th Century, addresses the issues of class division and social injustice in medieval England. It emphasizes the significance of a government that prioritizes the safety and security of its citizens. While Mere’s text presents an alternative to a feudal world where corrupt power of the King and lords […]

Sherry Immediato discusses how social networks contribute to improving the triple bottom line (people, planet, and profit). SOL has led to various related initiatives such as The European Sustainability Group, Project ELIAS, and the Sustainable Food Lab. Furthermore, the recent publication by Jay Bragdon titled “Profit for Life” demonstrates SOL’s dedication to fostering research and […]

Introduction Definition: The term Lobbyists is a word that is given to a group of individual or persons who is/ are employed in order to convince or persuade the legislatures (i.e. the elected members of parliament) in order to vote in favor of a bill or law that will favor the majority of citizens or […]

The relationship between public speaking and democracy is clear and traditionally anchored. Public speaking from long time ago has been seen as a crucial skill of democratic participation and a vital constituent of a well-rounded democratic society. Public speaking plays a critical role in public deliberation. Democracy is profoundly reliant on citizens’ capacity to generate, […]

Illegal immigrants are often thought to be ineligible for welfare assistance, but they can actually receive benefits through the PRUCOL (Permanently Residing Under the Color of Law) provision. PRUCOL refers to a legal status that may appear legitimate but lacks substance. While not established by laws, it is determined by courts. When an immigrant is […]