One group I wasn't expecting to have very many opinions on citizenship was psychologists. However, looking up what is a good citizen brings up several sources that support/cater to folks in the psychology field. What do psychologist think a ‘good citizen’ needs to do? … [Read more...] about Citizen Duties Defined Part 4: What Do the Psychologists Say?
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Citizen Duties Defined Part 3: What Do the Teachers Say?
The dictionary and Wikipedia have little useful to say about what one must definitively do to be considered a ‘good’ citizen. But I need lists of duties that are specific, actionable and measurable. Why? At the end of this project, I want to point what I did to determine how successful I was at becoming a better citizen. I need data to prove that it actually happened. … [Read more...] about Citizen Duties Defined Part 3: What Do the Teachers Say?
Citizen Duties Defined Part 2: What Do Experts Say?
After looking up the definitions of Citizenship from various sources, I went to Wikipedia to see if there was a universally agreed upon list of duties a citizen is required to perform. Let's see what I found. … [Read more...] about Citizen Duties Defined Part 2: What Do Experts Say?
Citizen Duties Defined Part 1: What Does the Dictionary Say?
THE QUESTIONS: Is there a universally accepted List of Duties and Responsibilities of a citizen? If no universally accepted list exists, are there competing lists that vary by nation, community or some other distinguishing criteria (type of gov’t, etc.)? If there is no such list, why is that? … [Read more...] about Citizen Duties Defined Part 1: What Does the Dictionary Say?
What is This Project I Call CTZN THRY?
As I said in my first post, I have questions. That’s what this project is all about. I’m trying to figure out, what I have to do, specifically, to be considered a ‘good’ citizen. I’m not even trying to be a great one. I mean, sure, I want to be a great citizen. Stellar even. Amazingly amazing! But what does that mean? … [Read more...] about What is This Project I Call CTZN THRY?
Am I a Good Citizen?
I think I might be a terrible citizen. Well, maybe not a terrible one, but certainly a bad one. I might not even be a bad one, but I don’t think I’m a good citizen. I can’t be. Can I? … [Read more...] about Am I a Good Citizen?