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    Citizenship is an outdated notion in the 21st century. Critically discuss this statement. Citizenship can be defined as the position or status of being a citizen in a particular country (Oxford Dictionaries, 2016). This definition is not very broad, nor does it cover the many aspects of citizenship that exist in the 21st century. It is not only about being a legal citizen of a particular country, it is also about being a social citizen. You can be a citizen of Australia but choose to live elsewhere

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    cultural, social and political contexts. National Cinema is a vehicle for social processes, emerging social identity and movements. A film may categorised as a ‘national cinema’ based on a number of factors: the language spoken in the film, the nationalities or dress of the characters, the country that supports the film financially, the setting, music or cultural elements present in the film. Which points to The Adventures of Priscilla Queen of the Desert

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    In 1976, Robert Cialdini and his colleagues first defined the concept of “basking in reflected glory” (BIRGing), the tendency to improve one’s self- and public image by publicly announcing one’s association with another person or group (identification) who has become successful in some endeavor (achievement) even if one is in no way the cause of the other’s success or “glory”. That is, the act of basking is done through association based on the person and the successful other belonging to the same

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    Migrants, despite their separate collection of lifestyles, have a common need to negotiate their inclusion into the national community that dissimilar to that of their ethnic heritage. Strategic representation is needed to collaborate their identities as migrants with their claims to inclusion. Of course, some migrant children born in their parents’ host country may find themselves at odds with the previous generations’ methods, and struggle to make themselves out as people who grow alongside the

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    The Immigration and Nationality Act, as Amended by the Violence Against Women Act A battered spouse or child a U.S. citizen or permanent resident may file for an immigrant visa petition under the Immigration and Nationality Act, as Amended by the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA). A battered parent may file if their son or daughter is a U.S. citizen. The filing of the petition is without the abuser’s knowledge, who will never be notified about the filing, and allows the victim to gain safety and

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    “There is no doubt that our nation’s security and defeating terrorism trump all other priorities.” The quote by Arlen Specter stresses the importance of a strong and persistent security system in America. After the dreadful events on September 11, 2001, the issue of whether privacy or the nation’s security is more important arose in the United States. Even after fifteen years, this debate is still relevant in politics. Our nation’s security is more important than the citizen’s privacy because lives

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    Immigration without assimilation Immigration is a way to move from one country to another country. In Ethiopia’s case immigration is the incoming of refugees from Eritrea, Somalia, South Sudan and Sudan. The immigrants from these countries are in seek of peace and stability. Generally, when their lives are in danger, they flee to their closest safe country, Ethiopia. Most of these people walked to get to Ethiopia. According to the UNHCR of the United nations, 850,000 refugees from neighboring countries

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    First Nation Directors of Education Association The Forum provided a space to initiate the discussion of the creation of a First Nation Directors of Education Association. Similar institutions have been created for other professional designations, including the First Nations Health Managers Association (FNHMA) and the Aboriginal Financial Officers Association of Canada (AFOA Canada), which were spearheaded by the AFN. Terry Goodtrack, President and CEO of AFOA Canada, and Darren McKee, Executive

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    “Citizenship has meant membership in one's community” being a citizen is being part of a nation, and it is included in making decisions, have privileges and advantage on the community that we form a part. Moreover, be a citizen is a legal designation, which gives us rights and duties with our nation. Rights that let us be free for involved in social, cultural, governmental, economic, and political inside a community. Duties, which give us responsibilities with our country like the vote and be kept

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    Where does nationalism come from? This question has puzzled scholars since the study's inception and is also of vital importance. One only needs to examine modern history to grasp the overarching influence nationalism has had throughout history, especially during the twentieth century. It has sparked conflict and genocide, military campaigns, and civil unrest. Nationalism claims to be of a long heritage, culture, religion (usually at least), and history shared among a specific people group with specific

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