Everything Everywhere Daily Citizenship
Nov 16, 2024
Citizenship is more complex than it seems. Explore its historical roots from ancient city-states to today's nuances. Discover the differences between jus sanguinis and jus soli in nationality law. The challenges of dual citizenship and statelessness highlight pressing global issues. Learn about Nansen passports and their role in assisting stateless individuals during crises. Delve into the relationships between citizenship, political rights, and the modern global landscape.
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Origins Of Modern Citizenship
- Citizenship evolved from ancient Greek city-state rights and Roman legal expansion into a formal political status.
- Modern citizenship traces its roots to republican and Enlightenment ideas about individual rights and civic participation.
Citizenship Recast By Revolutions
- The Enlightenment and late 18th-century revolutions reframed citizenship as legal rights tied to nation-states.
- By the 20th century citizenship became codified in constitutions as empires dissolved and nation-states formed.
Jus Soli Vs. Jus Sanguinis
- Countries grant birth citizenship either by soil (jus soli) or by blood (jus sanguinis), shaping who is a national.
- The New World largely uses jus soli while most of the Old World favors jus sanguinis, with a few exceptions.