What does it mean to be a citizen in the 21st century? Globalization, the dominance of corporations, the influence of technology, massive immigration, and geopolitical shifts have changed our world considerably in just a few decades. How have these changes affected the responsibilities placed on us as citizens and also on governments and leaders around the world? Tackling a number of fascinating issues pertaining to our future, the viewpoints in this resource examine our place in the world today and predict the ways in which citizenship will continue to evolve.

The importance of opposing viewpoints -- Opening eyes about birthright citizenship / Eyder Peralta -- The value of citizenship / Elizabeth Collett -- Different nations, different viewpoints / Leslie Berestein Rojas -- A most important relationship / Universiteit Leiden -- What does it mean to be an American? / Sarah Song -- Feelings about duty and country / Archane -- Racism or reality : refugees and fear / Richard Wike, Katie Simmons, and Bruce Stokes -- A history lesson on immigration / Ben Hall -- Let's define globalization / Alex Gray -- The facts about famine / Chris Huber and Kathryn Reid -- From Arab Spring to global revolution / Paul Mason -- Latin America : a sad commentary / Carlos Vilas -- Going digital to help the world / Lee Watanabe Crockett -- Internet's impact on global society / Manuel Castells -- Have online youth become better citizens? / Touria Benlafqih -- Social media and the government-citizen relationship / James Toscano -- The internet and engaged citizenry / John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation -- All about blogging in China / James Leibold -- Teaching modern citizenship / UNESCO -- A new model for active citizenry / Myung J. Lee and Peter Levine -- A vote for voting power / Michael Schudson -- Learn and live in a changing world / Heather Loewecke -- The new Cuba and their new outlook / Alejandro Moreno, Matthew Brady, and Kira Riber -- Five myths about democracy in Africa / Josh Holder.