matters. Elisabeth Gidengil‚ writer of Citizens‚ explicitly repeats in her novel that Age‚ Material circumstances‚ education and gender gaps are factors of being politically engaged (Gidengil 173). Without a doubt‚ not everyone has those same components to become an active citizen and it’s unfortunate that some choose not to get politically involved. Consequently‚ the absence of political knowledge has a big effect on Canada because with more uninformed citizens‚ leads to more societal problems. In
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producing strata changes and new media rise gradually. Citizen journalists can be regarded as a representative of new media. As the concept is relatively new‚ it is not yet completely defined. Generally speaking‚ citizen journalists refer to members of the public who are not trained or employed as professional journalists for a living to produce and circulate photos‚ videos‚ news and views (Stabe‚ 2006). In recent years‚ the rise of citizen journalists has an impact on mainstream media. Mainstream
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Teddy Roosevelt‚ a good citizen himself‚ once said that‚ “The first requisite of a good citizen in this republic of ours is that he shall be able and willing to pull his own weight.” First‚ a good citizen should concentrate on his basic responsibilities to himself and in his community. Second‚ a great citizen fulfills his duties in his community AND his country. Third‚ the best citizen is involved in his community‚ nation‚ and helps others do it too. A admirable citizen should focus on his basic
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themselves selectively. Privacy is what allows people to release stress or express in any way they want because no one is watching them‚ it gives everyone the feeling that they are free for a moment‚ free from cultural scrutiny‚ free from a certain role or simply family or society’s pressure to behave a certain way. There are several reasons why a person need its privacy‚ and no reason at all why this privacy should be violated. But this has changed over the years thanks to many terrorist attacks
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Canadian security against terrorism‚ it has done so at the expense of citizens’ rights. More powers have been granted to police and courts in their war against terrorism‚ but certain Canadian citizens may be innocently caught in the crossfire. The Canadian Muslim and Arab population have suffered from increased racial profiling that is only aided by the Anti-Terrorism Act. There has been a shift in the balance of power between citizens and the state in Canada (International Civil Liberties Monitoring
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The Shades of Citizenship Why does so many people judge other’s by culture‚ ethnicity‚ and race? What is the difference? We are all people right? Never Judge a book by its cover… This quote is a commonly used quote‚ just saying don’t judge by an outer appearance‚ get to know the person and maybe things can work for the advantage of gaining a new friendship or soul mate. Everywhere there are people who want the acceptance of their peers. Give them the chance to show you that they are something
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NSS National Service Scheme‚ under the Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports Govt. of India‚ popularly known as NSS was launched in Gandhiji’s Birth Centenary Year 1969‚ in 37 Universities involving 40‚000 students with primary focus on the development of personality of students through community service. Today‚ NSS has more than 3.2 million student volunteers on its roll spread over 298 Universities and 42 (+2) Senior Secondary Councils and Directorate of Vocational Education all over the country
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experience‚ as well as “Citizen Soldiers” by Stephen E. Ambrose. Published in 1997‚ Ambrose’s exploration of the U.S. Army’s role‚ specifically the individual soldiers‚ in the conflict offers readers a captivating story that goes beyond the average war story. During the greatest and deadliest conflict the world has ever seen‚ Ambrose successfully portrays how men in the war fought and bled for not only our country but freedom itself. Stephen E. Ambrose is the author of “Citizen Soldiers” and is an accomplished
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The idea of people as citizens rather than as subjects originates in 16th century Europe‚ during the Early Modern Period. During this period‚ European social order was in a state of flux as the rule of kings was confronted with a persistent and determined challenges defined by social forces that were pushing for more secular and democratic governments. There were both individuals and events that today may be seen as powerful drivers of those forces‚ and among them are John Locke‚ the Enlightenment
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immigrants that moved here in their early 20’s. Ever since then they have worked two jobs to sustain the living that they have given us. Although I ambition to have a career‚ the journey is not going to be easy for me either. By not being an American Citizen‚ I too share the struggle with my parents. I have been given an opportunity by the American Government
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