Is there a meaningful way in which we can talk about global citizenship in the contemporary context?

Social studies   |   Sociology   |   Presentation   |   01/15/2009   |   .doc   |   9 pages
Document abstract : « will of minorities to defend their identity within wider states (the Irish, the Poles, the Czechs ), incompatible with restricted definitions of citizenship. ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. The actual and cumulative process of globalisation.. The context of globalisation and a new sphere for political theory.. The very meaning of 'global citizenship'.. A real philosophical and political concept?. Plato and Aristotle's...»

"You are Defined by Those that Oppose You."

Philosophy & literature   |   Humanities/philosophy   |   Term papers   |   06/03/2008   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : « the Protestants of Northern Ireland see themselves as English and not Irish. the Republika Srpska, and third Bosnian, no matter their country of citizenship. ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Since its annexation by Britain in 1801 Ireland has been fighting for independence from that same nation.. During the Irish fight for Independence religion was used as a clear marker of difference.. Another very similar case of identity-forming as a...»

National identity

Social studies   |   Sociology   |   Presentation   |   10/10/2008   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : « a problem for the Scots, the Welsh, or even the Northern Irish, who can and an importance in family is evident, such a tradition in citizenship and identity ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Establishment of a nation-state and the states legitimacy to rule over a population.. Understanding the significance of a nation-state.. National identity and nationalism.. A nation with a recognized set of commonalities.. The notion...»

Communatarism" in Great Britain and the "French Republican model" of integration: With which method should the public policies be controlled while dealing with a multicultural society

Political science   |   Political science   |   Term papers   |   05/17/2009   |   .doc   |   4 pages
Document abstract : « It insisted on the principle of an individual citizenship rather than a the British government s Ministry of Labour actively recruited Irish, Polish, German ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Historical comparative perspective between two models: The English Communautarism versus the French republican model of integration. The French republican model of integration from the Jacobin origins to his current application. The...»

The hidden side of counter-terrorist measures: a threat to the civil liberties

Arts & media   |   Journalism   |   Presentation   |   01/15/2009   |   .doc   |   9 pages
Document abstract : « speech seem paradoxical in the sense that the protection of our citizenship is it reasoning to the one demonstrated in the movie towards the Irish and members ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. The Prevention of Terrorism Act: A threat to civil liberties.. History of the acts.. Powers contained in the acts.. Consequences of the Prevention of Terrorism Act: Miscarriage of justice and police blunders.. Uses of the...»

Australian culture, between complex and suspicion?

Political science   |   Social sciences   |   Presentation   |   01/15/2009   |   .doc   |   3 pages
Document abstract : « They almost seem prouder to be descended from an Irish convict, for instance, than I found out in my research that Australian citizenship was only granted in ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. The Ern Malley affair.. Reasons why the Australian culture is fragile.. Australians and the British achievements.. Cultural intelligentsia.. Australian myths.. The process of identity building.. Conclusion.....»

The future of the state in a global context: Is the European Union a super state?

Political science   |   European union   |   Term papers   |   05/17/2009   |   .doc   |   12 pages
Document abstract : « We thus see two levels of citizenship just like in a federal versions (Danish, Dutch, English, Finnish, French, German, Greek, Irish, Italian, Portuguese ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. What is a State?. The origins of the State . The modern definition of a state. The European Union: A state?. The definition of modern state applied to the European Union. A new conception of the state. The European Union: A super...»

Has European integration contributed to save or to undermine the nation state?

Political science   |   European union   |   Term papers   |   01/13/2009   |   .doc   |   4 pages
Document abstract : « treaty created a European citizenship over and above national citizenship by making For instance, Bertie Ahern, Irish prime Minister who was president of the ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Diminished number of decisions which are taken in the capitals of member states.. The Maastricht treaty of 1993.. Permissive principle for EU's action.. EU: Still more intergovernmental than supranational.. European integration:...»

The impact of multiculturalism on the Australian society

Political science   |   Social sciences   |   Presentation   |   10/31/2006   |   .doc   |   31 pages
Document abstract : « It led to an enormous expansion in population, including even more large numbers of Irish Catholics, and Moreover, citizenship requirements were very demanding ...»

Synopsis abstract : «From White Australia to Multiculturalism . Keep Australia White . Effective end of White Australia and beginnings of multiculturalism . Fraser's contribution . Hawke and Keating, a real achievement . What Multiculturalism brings to...»

Religious belief and religious identity as separate forces in politics in the Middle East

Political science   |   Social sciences   |   Presentation   |   11/04/2008   |   .doc   |   7 pages
Document abstract : « day Jews who convert to Christianity do not qualify for Israeli citizenship. Charles Coughlin primarily because both Kennedy and Coughlin were Irish Catholics. ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. The debate over slavery.. Emphasis on religion.. Important exceptions in the present day Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad.. This is a problematic definition when it comes to sectarian political movements. . Religious identity as...»

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