7 keys to citizenship | Dr Simon Duffy | TEDxDoncaster

20 Aug 2024 (29 days ago)

The Meaning of Citizenship

The speaker believes that the word 'citizenship' is important but its meaning has been lost. (00:00:37)
People need to feel like they are living meaningful lives and that they are not just going through the motions.

The speaker worked at an institution for people with learning disabilities and had a negative experience with the conditions.
The speaker worked with a woman named Wendy to develop a framework called the seven keys to citizenship.
Freedom is a key part of citizenship and that includes the freedom to make mistakes and learn from them.
Everyone needs money to be free from dependence, and that a basic income could help to ensure that everyone has enough money to live on. (00:10:04)
Good help is the foundational basis of citizenship.
Homes are important for citizenship because they root people as citizens belonging to their communities.
Community is important for citizenship because it is created anytime citizens choose to come together.

Citizens must share resources, including physical resources, space, places, and money fairly so that everyone can flourish.
There is a need to improve decision-making processes, moving away from the current model of democracy to a more inclusive one where everyone is involved. (00:20:23)
Citizens need to take responsibility for the planet, including its diverse forms of life, and act responsibly to overcome divisions such as sexism, racism, and prejudices.