Balancing National and Global Identities
While recognizing the importance of national citizenship, the concept of global citizenship underscores the need to transcend borders in addressing shared challenges.
Full membership in a state remains vital for ensuring rights and protections within specific societies. However, embracing global citizenship reminds us of our interconnected world and the imperative to collaborate across borders.
Class 11 Polity Chapter 6: Global Citizenship
In a world where tragedies like the 2004 South Asian tsunami elicit global sympathy, where terrorists are connected internationally, and where the United Nations collaborates to prevent pandemics, it’s evident: we live in an interconnected world.
The emergence of new communication technologies has collapsed geographical barriers, transforming how we perceive global events.