Several preliminary definitions, observations, and qualifications are in order.
Contemporary political discourse uses the term ‘citizenship’ very loosely, often treating it as little more than an empty vessel into which speakers may pour their own social and political ideals (Schuck, 1998: Ch. 8). Citizenship has become the normative category of choice, invoked by critics of the status quo – on both the Left and the Right – as a vehicle for demanding that the state do more, or less, to advance equality, justice, and participation in the civil society, economy, or polity.
Several preliminary definitions, observations, and qualifications are in order.Contemporary political discourse uses the term ‘citizenship’ very loosely, often treating it as little more than an empty vessel into which speakers may pour their own social and political ideals (Schuck, 1998: Ch. 8). Citizenship has become the normative category of choice, invoked by critics of the status quo – on both the Left and the Right – as a vehicle for demanding that the state do more, or less, to advance equality, justice, and participation in the civil society, economy, or polity.
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