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Clashing Ideals Of Citizenship: Norms Of Inclusion And The Middle East, David J. Wolover
Clashing Ideals Of Citizenship: Norms Of Inclusion And The Middle East, David J. Wolover
Theses and Dissertations
Modern conceptions of citizenship are in a state of flux, and, as such, so are our ideas about belonging. Ascriptive norms of membership based on the location of one’s birth—jus soli—or familial lineage—jus sanguinis—have provided the groundwork for membership where being designated a “citizen” can provide significant legal, economic, and social advantages over those outside the status. Naturalization, dual citizenships, and citizenship-by-investment programs (CIPs) have made citizenship more inclusive, less tied to a specific group, and more responsive to the needs of the individual. Further, instead of a citizen’s rights stopping at the border of the nation-state, liberal citizenship norms …
The Catholic Church And The Formation Of Human Rights Doctrine In El Salvador, Edward Mikus Iii
The Catholic Church And The Formation Of Human Rights Doctrine In El Salvador, Edward Mikus Iii
Theses and Dissertations
The Catholic Church’s focus on human rights in the years following the Second Vatican Council led to increased political activity amongst the clergy in socially stratified El Salvador. This development, in turn, led to a breakdown in relations between the Church and the Salvadoran State