PS Week 5
PS Week 5
WEEK 5_1
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The program for this week: Citizenship &
Migration part I
SESSION 5/1 CITIZENSHIP: Inclusion and exclusion
• Lecture (before inputs) The different theories of citizenship: from the classical theory of Marshall
(political, social, cultural) to the expanded discussion by Nash in her textbook "Contemporary
Political Sociology"
• Group 7 Do a research on political sociological topics connected to "obtaining citizenship". Be as
concrete as possible, give examples for each of the types/issues of citizenship that you discuss. I
expect you to touch upon: citizenship ius soli vs ius sanguinis (very brief, because quite obvious),
"golden citizenship" (the - not always legal - market of passports), citizenship tests that exist in
several countries and include language and sometimes cultural and political questions for
migrants that apply for citizenship. If possible, find such a test to show in class.
• Group 8 Read the chapter by Perchinig and focus on the section "civic citizenship".
• Perchinig, Albert (2006). "EU citizenship and the status of third country nationals," in: Rainer Bauboeck (ed.)
Migration and Citizenship. Legal Status, Rights and Political Participation. Amsterdam: Amsterdam University
Press, 67-82.
• Follow the citations he gives to EU documents and retrieve and read these sources. Present the
concept of "civic citizenship" succinctly to the class.
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SESSION 5/2 SHIFTING BORDERS
• Shachar, Ayelet (2020). "The shifting border: legal cartographies of migration and
mobility", in: Ayelet Shachar (ed.) The shifting border. Ayelet Shachar in
Dialogue. Manchester: Manchester University Press, 3-96.
• Group 9 The essay by Ayelet Shachar starts with a series of examples of fortified
borders in history and present: the Great Wall of China, the Berlin Wall, around
Spanish enclaves in Morocco, between South Africa and Zimbabwe, India and
Bangladesh, Bulgaria and Turkey, Hungary and Serbia, along the US–Mexico
border, Norway’s arctic border barrier with Russia, etc. Do a research on such
borders on the Internet and create a presentation. Use images, text, film, and
give a list of recommended readings or films for your colleagues in the course.
• Group 10 Make a list of all the examples of shifting borders that Shachar gives in
her essay. Do research on them and explain to the class what they are about. Use
images, text, film, and give a list of recommended readings or films for your
colleagues in the course.
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Theories of citizenship
• Thomas H. Marshall 1949 „Citizenship and
social class“
• Marshall saw the extension of citizenship
rights as a sign of progress towards more
equality and inclusivity of a society.
• Citizenship is a legally codified form of
Nash, K. (2009) Contemporary
existential equality. Political Sociology. 2nd ed. Wiley-
• Writing in the 1940 (!), citizenship was the Blackwell. Available at:
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term to overcome the view of society as 755962.
divided into classes.
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Three types of citizenship acc. to Marshall
18th century: Civil citizenship covers civic rights such as the protection of
individual freedom, freedom of speech, thought and faith, the right to
own property and conclude contracts, and the right to justice.
civil
19th century: Political citizenship covers political rights such as the right
to participate in the exercise of political power as a member of a body
political
invested with political authority or as an elector of such a body. A key sign
of progress in this regard is universal suffrage.
social
20th century: Social citizenship covers social rights that are related to the
welfare state, including national systems of compulsory education, health
and social services.
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Citizenship as an ideal of equality
• Marshall linked the historical development of citizenship to the
development of capitalism.
• Capitalism is a system of inequality.
• Citizenship rights are a system of equality.
• Marshall thought that equality of status was more important than
equality of income.
• He saw the development of social rights as contributing to the
development of a system of equality which could mitigate the
economic inequalities of capitalism.
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Limits of Marshall‘s account of citizenship
• His evolutionist account downplays the political struggles that were connected
with each step: achieving civic rights, political rights, and in the end social rights.
• He is a methodological nationalist: he only considers citizenship inside the nation-
state. The nation-state is a necessary assumption for his theory of citizenship.
• He seems to have assumed that citizenship would play out the same in all
countries. His example was Great Britain, which he proposes as general model.
• He ignores that women‘s rights did not follow the same pattern at all: women
gained some civic rights only after obtaining political rights (ex. the right to
divorce, i.e. right to justice, right to own property).
• He ignored racial separation (at the time still in place in many countries), where
citizens of one and the same country did not have the same rights.
• The evolutionary account sees social rights as the end-point: but we actually see
that social rights can be lost again (as can be political and civil rights in some
contexts).
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Citizenship and social exclusion
• In Marshall‘s conception of citizenship,
social rights are related to the idea that
all citizens should be able to
participate in a common standard of
‚civilized‘ life. Poverty has
consequences for citizenship where
citizenship involves the right to fully
participate in society.
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Citizenship and culture
• Marshall does not touch upon culture (given his nationalist
methodology). What is the relationship between citizenship and
culture?
• Models of cultural citizenship: „melting pot“, multiculturalism,
Leitkultur, old and new form of assimilationism.
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Obtaining
Citizenship
Presented by
Mila Calovic
Hoi Yaen Serena Chua
Tyla Naidoo
Rustam Riskulov
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What is citizenship?
• Definition:
Citizenship is the status of being a member of a nation, giving you rights and responsibilities, and helping shape your
sense of belonging and identity within that community.
• Two-Way Agreement:
Citizenship involves a mutual relationship between the government and the individual, where the government provides
rights and protections, and in return, the citizen upholds responsibilities.
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Overview
01 Definition 05 Citizenship Tests
02 Ius Soli 06 Discussion
03 Ius Sanguinis
04 Golden Citizenship
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Ius Soli
“Right of Soil”
Definition: Ius Soli, or "right of the soil," is a legal principle granting citizenship to individuals born
in a country's territory, regardless of their parents' nationality.
• Automatic Citizenship: Children born in the country automatically become citizens.
• Examples: Countries like the United States and Canada follow Ius Soli.
• Impact on Identity: It fosters a sense of belonging for those born in the country, contributing to a
diverse national identity.
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Ius Sanguinis
“Right of Blood”
Definition: Ius Sanguinis, or "right of blood," is a legal principle granting citizenship based on the nationality or
citizenship of one or both parents, regardless of the place of birth.
• Citizenship by Descent: Children inherit citizenship from their parents, even if born in another country.
• Examples: Countries like Germany, Italy, and Japan primarily follow ius sanguinis for citizenship.
• Impact on Identity: This principle emphasizes familial ties and heritage, often leading to a strong sense of
national identity among those with ancestral connections.
• Comparison to Ius Soli: Unlike ius soli, which grants citizenship based on birthplace, ius sanguinis focuses
on blood relationships and family lineage.
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• Even though they are legal in many countries, they have come under scrutiny due to issues of corruption, the
questionable backgrounds of some applicants, and their potential to undermine the traditional concept of
citizenship as a civic and social bond.
Examples of Golden Citizenship
Programs:
• Malta: The "Individual Investor Programme" requires a €650,000 donation to a national fund, a €150,000
investment in government-approved instruments, and the purchase/lease of real estate. In return,
individuals gain EU citizenship and visa-free travel across Europe.
• Cyprus: Cyprus previously offered citizenship for a €2 million investment in real estate or businesses,
but the program was suspended in 2020 after concerns about granting passports to individuals under
criminal investigation.
• Caribbean Countries: St. Kitts and Nevis, and Dominica offer citizenship-by-investment programs, with
investments from $100,000 to $400,000 in real estate or national funds. These programs appeal to
wealthy individuals seeking greater global mobility.
Advantages and disadvantages of
Golden Citizenship
Pros Cons
1.Economic Benefits for Host Countries 1.Ethical and Security Concerns
2.Increased Global Mobility for Investors 2.Impact on Social Equity and National Identity
• Given that golden citizenship programs can grant individuals access to regions like the EU, where citizenship in one country allows
movement across the Union, how can countries balance their desire for foreign investment with the need to maintain regional security and
uphold international norms?
• While wealthy individuals can buy citizenship and gain global mobility, many migrants face strict barriers and long, arduous paths to
citizenship. Does this add to global inequality where the wealthy are privileged even in areas like national membership?
• What ethical concerns arise when countries allow wealthy individuals to "buy" citizenship, especially when these individuals may be
involved in criminal activities or corruption? How can countries ensure that such programs do not become a vehicle for money laundering
or other illicit activities?
Citizenship Tests
• By nature, citizenship is both an instrument of inclusion into a system
of rights and a boundary which is ‘designed to fail specific groups
and populations’ (Tyler 2010).
• Citizenship tests are therefore often exclusionary in nature, with an
underlying, if not overt, principle of deservingness: migrants have to
prove that they are sufficiently ‘deserving’ of inclusion
• There is a need for countries to ensure they accept a ‘good citizen’,
although this is defined very loosely
Case Study: United Kingdom
“Life in the UK” Test
• Part of the requirement for British citizenship in the
UK
• 45 minutes to answer 24 questions about British
traditions and customs
Case Study: United Kingdom
“Life in the UK” Test: Sample Questions
Case Study: United Kingdom
“Life in the UK” Test: Sample Questions
Case Study: United Kingdom
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Thank
You
Presented by
Mila Calovic
Hoi Yaen Serena Chua
Tyla Naidoo
Rustam Riskulov
Civic Citizenship and the
Status of Third-Country
nationals in the EU
• Nivin M. Ali
• Nora Elizara Gonja
• Leonardo Antonelli
• Jinchen Wang
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POLITICAL SOCIOLOGY
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SESSION 5/2 SHIFTING BORDERS
• Shachar, Ayelet (2020). "The shifting border: legal cartographies of migration and
mobility", in: Ayelet Shachar (ed.) The shifting border. Ayelet Shachar in
Dialogue. Manchester: Manchester University Press, 3-96.
• Group 9 The essay by Ayelet Shachar starts with a series of examples of fortified
borders in history and present: the Great Wall of China, the Berlin Wall, around
Spanish enclaves in Morocco, between South Africa and Zimbabwe, India and
Bangladesh, Bulgaria and Turkey, Hungary and Serbia, along the US–Mexico border,
Norway’s arctic border barrier with Russia, etc. Do a research on such borders on the
Internet and create a presentation. Use images, text, film, and give a list of
recommended readings or films for your colleagues in the course.
• Group 10 Make a list of all the examples of shifting borders that Shachar gives in
her essay. Do research on them and explain to the class what they are about. Use
images, text, film, and give a list of recommended readings or films for your
colleagues in the course.
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Fortified borders in
history and present
Group 9:
Rosachiara Cozzoli, Ariane Graber, Iemen Hansoul Verbelen, Luis
Yepez
What are fortified borders?
➢ “Borders where states have erected fences or walls along the entire borderline to further
discourage uncontrolled border crossings.” (Taubenböck, H., Otto, C., Gülzau, F., & Mau,
S., 2023, p.3)
➢ “Physical barriers placed along borders. These boundaries are more formidable in
structure than conventional boundary lines but less robust than militarized boundaries.”
(Hassner, R. E., & Wittenberg, J., (2015), p.151)
➢ For A. Shachar: all physical fortifications, even if not along the entire borderline
Main reasons for fortified borders: military conflicts, anti-migration, anti-smuggling, anti-
terrorism
Examples: Chinese Wall, US-Mexico, Bulgaria-Turkey, Berlin Wall, Korean DMZ, India-
Bangladesh, Spain-Morocco
The Berlin Wall
Why is it there?
➢ Anti-infiltration
➢ Anti-emigration
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Outlook to next week: Citizenship & Migration
part II
SESSION 6/1 Critical perspectives on "shifting borders"
• Lecture (before input)
• Group 11
SESSION 6/2 Regime types and migration governance
• Lecture (before input): regime types
• Group 12
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