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LuckyWell [14K]
3 years ago
13

How has the interpretation of individual rights, citizenship and equality changed over time?

History
1 answer:
AysviL [449]3 years ago
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Answer:

The quest for equality continues to work through notions of rights traditionally associated with citizenship, even as citizenship tied to particular nation states, has diminished in significance.

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