SED2601 Assignment 3 2025 (Answer Guide) - Due 23 July 2025

SED2601 Assignment 3 2025 (Answer Guide) - Due 23 July 2025 QUESTION 1 1.1 Distinguishing between Concepts i) Citizenship, Equal Citizenship, and Citizenship Education Citizenship refers to the legal and social status granted to individuals by a state, conferring rights such as voting and responsibilities such as obeying the law. It establishes one’s identity and participation in the political community. Equal citizenship builds on this by emphasizing that all citizens, regardless of race, gender, or class, should have the same rights, protections, and opportunities. In South Africa, this is critical given the historical legacy of apartheid, where equal citizenship was denied to the majority population. Citizenship education refers to the pedagogical process of equipping learners with knowledge, values, and skills needed to participate actively and responsibly in a democratic society. It fosters civic literacy and promotes democratic engagement (Arthur, Davies & Hahn, 2008). ii) Minimalist and Maximalist View of Citizenship The minimalist view of citizenship sees it narrowly as a legal status involving basic civil and political rights, such as voting or holding a passport. It is primarily concerned with formal membership in a natio