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Worktext (TCW) Chapter 12 Global Citizenship

The Contemporary World (Bicol University)

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Chapter 12: Global Citizenship

Introduction:

The world’s population is continuously growing into a big number and

keeps on moving from one place to another across borders. Large number of
individuals and even families had migrated and live a life in other countries.
Living and residing in big countries had been the trend of being global. This
phenomenon challenges every individual on how to be human as well as a
globalized citizen.

Learning Objectives:

At the end of this topic, learners should be able to:

1. Define global citizenship

2. Critique on the modalities of global citizenship
3. Articulate a personal definition of global citizenship
4. Appreciate the ethical obligations of global citizenship

Discussion:

Global Citizenship

Global Citizenship Concepts

 Being a global citizen means thinking about more than

yourself realizing that we’re all connected to one another
in this emerging global community…protecting the
environment , uplifting the vulnerable and advocating for
equality.(Joe McCarthy)

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• A global citizen is someone who identifies with being

part of an emerging world community and whose
actions contribute to building this community’s
values and practices.(Ronald Israel)

• A global citizen is someone who is aware of and

understands the wider world- and their place it. They
take an active role in their community, and work with
others to make our planet more equal, fair and
sustainable.(Oxfam Education)

Global Citizenship
 It is a way of living that recognizes our world is an increasingly
complex web of connections and interdependencies.
 It nurtures personal respect, and respect for others, wherever they
live.
 It encourages individuals to think deeply and critically, about what is
equitable and just, and what will minimize harm to our plane.
What it takes to be a global citizen?

Aware of the wider world and has a sense of their own

role as a world citizen
Respects and values diversity
Understands how the world works

Outraged by social injustice

Participates in the community, at a range of levels, from

the local to the global
Willing to act to make the world a more equitable and
sustainable place
Takes responsibility for their actions

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ANYONE CAN BE A GLOBAL CITIZEN

References:

 Coronacion, D.C., et.al. (2018). Convergence: A College Textbook in

Contemporary World. Chapter 13: Global Food Security and Global
Citizenship pp. 249-255. Books Atpb. Publishing Corp.

 McMichael, Philip. 2009. “A Food Regime Analysis of the „World Food

Crisis. Agriculture and Human Values 26(4): 281-95.

 Abelos, A.V., et. al. (2018). The Contemporary World. Chapter 12:
Global Citizenship pp. 188. Mutya Publishing House, Inc.

 Coronacion, D.C., et.al. (2018). Convergence: A College Textbook in

Contemporary World. Chapter 13: Global Food Security and Global
Citizenship pp. 249-255. Books Atpb. Publishing Corp.

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