Educating to citizenship in an intercultural perspective. Reflections and proposals for today's world

Abstract

This paper aims to provide an in-depth discussion of citizenship in a variety of contexts, using an intercultural approach which allows us to understand the diversity of our complex society, and promote encounter and par-ticipation between people. Reflecting on citizenship, not only from a pedagogical perspective but also from a cultural and political one, is crucial for this discussion; it already forms part of the educational policies of some European countries, in which interculture and citizenship education interact. I will examine in depth the issue of promoting forms of citizenship suitable for our current world, where individuals, peoples, and cultures are increasingly more connected. This analysis is based on the research of several intellectuals and on a previous study by the author on intercultural education and integration in Europe.