ethics and citizenship are two central concepts in human society. Ethics and citizenship are related to attitudes of individuals and the way they interact with each other in society.
Ethics is the name given to the branch of philosophy dedicated to moral matters. The word ethics is derived from the Greek, and it means that which belongs to character. The word “ethics” comes from the Greek “ethos” which means “way of being” or “character”.
Citizenship means the set of rights and duties by which the citizen, the individual, is subject in their relationship with the society in which they live. The term citizenship comes from the Latin, civitas which means “city”.
One of the presuppositions of citizenship is nationality, as in this way he can fulfill his political rights. In Brazil political rights are orchestrated by the Federal Constitution. The concept of citizenship has become broader over time, because it is always under construction, as citizenship increasingly concerns a set of social parameters.
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Citizenship can be divided into two categories: formal and substantive citizenship. formal citizenship it refers to the nationality of an individual and the fact of belonging to a particular nation. substantive citizenship it is of a broader character, relating to social, political and civil rights. British sociologist T.H. Marshall stated that citizenship is only full if it is endowed with civil, political and social rights.
Over the years, citizenship in Brazil has evolved towards the achievement of political, social and civil rights. However, there is still a long way to go, considering the millions who live in a situation of extreme poverty, the unemployment rate, a low level of literacy and the violence experienced in the society.
Ethics and morals have a great influence on citizenship, as they concern the conduct of human beings. A country with strong ethical and moral foundations has strong citizenship.
See too: Ways to exercise citizenship.
