8. Citizenship | Introduction to Political Theory | Dr. Taimur Rahman

The Concept and History of Citizenship | Introduction to Political Theory | Dr. Taimur Rahman In the eighth episode of the Introduction to Political Theory series, Dr. Taimur Rahman examines the concept and historical evolution of citizenship. This video traces how the definition of citizenship and its associated rights have expanded over time, transitioning from an exclusive privilege of a few to an inclusive status for all. Dr. Rahman discusses the origins of citizenship in ancient societies, where it was limited to property-owning men, and follows its gradual evolution through struggles for equality, the abolition of slavery, women’s suffrage, and universal human rights. The video highlights the political, social, and economic forces that have shaped the journey toward inclusive citizenship. 📌 *Key Topics:* Ancient and classical concepts of citizenship. Historical struggles for the extension of citizenship rights. The role of social movements in shaping modern inclusive citizenship. Discover how the idea of citizenship has transformed into a cornerstone of equality and democracy in this illuminating exploration! Readings: Chapter 6 of Graham and Hoffman (2015) Chapter 7 “Citizenship” in Kymlicka (2002) #PoliticalTheory #PoliticalPhilosophy #DrTaimurRahman #PoliticalIdeas #SocialJustice #PoliticalMovements #PoliticalChange #ModernPolitics #PoliticalDebates #PoliticalThought #IdeologiesExplained #PoliticalTheoryCourse #IntroductionToPolitics #PoliticalHistory #TheoryOfJustice #PoliticalIdentity #GlobalPolitics #PoliticalIdeologies #PoliticalRevolution #PhilosophyOfPolitics #CivicEngagement