Creating The People: How Do Students Conceptualize Proper Citizenship?

• In Event: Contemporary Politics and Teaching

Brief Overview

Are introductory American government students more likely to erect barriers to citizenship when given the chance? We find that students are often ready to extend and enlarge citizenship and its rights and privileges.

Authors

• Kevin Gerald Lorentz, University of Michigan-Flint

• Kimberly Anne Saks McManaway, University of Michigan-Flint

• Makenzie Schroeder, University of Michigan-Flint