Full and Equal Citizenship
The chapter discusses the dynamics of citizenship and the challenges related to migration, job opportunities, and local resistance towards outsiders. It highlights how the concept of “full and equal membership” for citizens raises questions about rights and opportunities, particularly regarding freedom of movement and the right to work anywhere in the country.
Resistance against outsiders often arises due to competition for limited job opportunities, leading to movements demanding job restrictions based on regional or linguistic criteria. The passage also reflects on the difference in attitudes towards skilled and unskilled migrants, questioning whether all citizens should have equal rights to live and work anywhere in the country.
Disputes in democratic societies are expected, but they should be resolved through peaceful means such as protests, influencing public opinion, and legal recourse. The guiding principle should be to provide full and equal membership to all citizens, resolving conflicts through negotiation and discussion rather than force, which is a fundamental obligation of citizenship.
Citizenship Chapter 6 Class 11 Polity Notes
“Citizenship” is something we frequently hear but, what does it mean? A person’s relationship with a state, to which they owe allegiance and are therefore legally protected, is known as citizenship. Being a citizen comes with obligations in addition to rights. The Indian Constitution’s Articles 5 through 11 deal with Indian citizenship. In this blog, we will explore the idea of citizenship in learning about its importance and its rights and obligations.
Citizenship Chapter 6 Class 11 Polity Notes