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  Unit 5: Civic Awareness Lesson 11: Citizen Identity and Citizenship What are Citizen, Citizenship and Nationality? The legal resident of the nation who can enjoy the rights granted by the state and fulfil the duty towards the state is called a citizen. The legal status and identity of being a citizen are called citizenship which can be acquired on the basis of descent or blood relation or on the basis of birth or land. At the same time, the feeling of belongingness, love, respect and contribution towards the nation is nationality.   What are the differences between Nationality and Citizenship?   Nationality Citizenship Emotional relationship with the state Legal relationship with the state It is permanent and cannot be quitted It is temporary and can be quitted It remains even residing in a foreign country. It can be acquired by residing in the state.   What are the...

  Unit 5: Civic Awareness Lesson 10: Rights of Women and Indigenous Nationalities:  Introduction All the people are equal in the democratic system which is the rule of Nature also. Every citizen has the right to participate in the governing system or they have fundamental rights to live freely. The state has to bring every community, sex, caste, religion and class into the mainstream of development without any discrimination on the basis of the principle of inclusion. Rights of women It is the basic principle that women are not less capable than men in any sectors. They have been playing significant roles in overall development since the very beginning of human civilization. The presence and participation of women in the development may double the pace of development. Here, the issue is the equal opportunity that is a lack in society in practical life. Gender bias has been creating many obstacles for the smooth run of society and any developmental works. Provisions...