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Examine the extent to which T H Marshall's concept of citizenship has relevance for today's welfare state.
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Examine the extent to which T H Marshall's concept of citizenship has relevance for today's welfare state. by Matthew Ott Understanding of the concept of citizenship is very important in the forming of Government, law, social policies and their impact on individuals (Drake, 2001). For this reason there has been much interest and study into the concept of citizenship as it is a vital factor in societies throughout history and across the globe. Put simply, citizenship mediates interactions between individuals and the state; indeed T H Marshall defines citizenship as "a status bestowed on those who are full members of a community. All who possess the status are equal with respect to the rights and duties with which the status is endowed". In his literature "Citizenship and Social class" (1963), the fulfillment of citizenship depended on a person's access to civil, political and social rights. By civil rights, Marshall was referring to rights...
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