Citizenship And The Desired Development

Abstract

The notion of citizenship, in the modern civil life, occupies a great deal of concerns for countries, governments, societies, and people. It has become a controversial, cognitive, intellectual, moral, and political issue which has multiple definitions, requirements, and ways of development; for the multiple researchers and opinions that depend on different ideological persuasions, intellectual and political affiliations, and cultural prejudices. Although there are divergent views about the concept, citizenship remains in its simplest form an expressive meaning of belonging to the homeland; it surpasses the affiliation of denominations, races, and nationalities which threaten conflicts, disputes, wars, and divisions on homelands. This affiliation; however, to the nation is no longer a useless slogan that is present and repeated in events, positions, situations, or worn by people when needed. It has become a firm conviction and an internal commitment felt by the person towards his country. Thus, the national interest becomes a higher priority (above all) for citizens which convinces them to do their utmost and their best to upgrade, raise, and be able to defend their homeland.