7 keys to citizenship | Dr Simon Duffy | TEDxDoncaster

The Meaning of Citizenship

• The speaker believes that the word 'citizenship' is important but its meaning has been lost. (37s)
• People need to feel like they are living meaningful lives and that they are not just going through the motions. (7m25s)

The Seven Keys to Citizenship

• The speaker worked at an institution for people with learning disabilities and had a negative experience with the conditions. (2m19s)
• The speaker worked with a woman named Wendy to develop a framework called the seven keys to citizenship. (6m3s)
• Freedom is a key part of citizenship and that includes the freedom to make mistakes and learn from them. (8m55s)
• 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. (10m4s)
• Good help is the foundational basis of citizenship. (14m7s)
• Homes are important for citizenship because they root people as citizens belonging to their communities. (14m27s)
• Community is important for citizenship because it is created anytime citizens choose to come together. (16m31s)

Shared Responsibility and Action

• Citizens must share resources, including physical resources, space, places, and money fairly so that everyone can flourish. (20m10s)
• 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. (20m23s)
• 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. (20m49s)