Social Studies
Issue 1: Exploring Citizenship and Governance
Chapter 1: What Does Citizenship Mean to Me?
Name : _________________________ ( ) Class : __________
What are the attributes that shapes one’s understanding of citizenship?
Attributes Description of Attributes
Legal status is conferred when a person is
recognised by law as a member of a country
through ways such as descent, country of birth,
marriage, and naturalization.
Legal Status
How we view ourselves and how you believe
others perceive you.
Sense of
Identity
People from the same country have a sense of
National national identity. It is the shared belief of
Identity connectedness to other citizens belonging to
the country.
Values that are important to a group of people
and are formed when citizens share and
consciously adopt certain ways of thinking and
Shared Values acting in society.
Citizens actively taking part in public affairs
which are matters of general interest or
concern to most people in society.
Civic
Participation
Examples
In Singapore, citizens are issued pink National
Registration Identity Cards (NRICs). Singapore
PRs and those of Singaporean descent who
apply for citizenship will receive the pink NRIC
and a Singapore Citizenship Certificate.
Sec 3 students receive their IC in a ceremony
in schools.
A person’s sense of identity can be affected by
race, religion, ethnicity, nationality, and socio-
economic status.
Singaporeans consider hawker centers as
important common spaces that represent
Singapore's multicultural heritage much like
Singlish.
In Japan, some of the core values are thinking
of others. This can be seen in the cleaning up
of World Cup stadium.
In Singapore, we have an appreciation of our
multicultural, multireligious and multiracial
society.
Individuals
Andy Teo enlisted the help of others to provide
free tuition.
Community (Informal Groups)
Goodhood.sg to promote neighborliness
Community (Formal Groups)
Zero Waste SG
SG Enable
Date: ____________
How does the attribute impact a citizen's
contribution to society?
Recognised as a member of the society 
emotional attachment to the country 
increases sense of belonging in the country 
pride in being part of the society  more
inclined to contribute to society.
Depending on our race, religion, ethnicity,
nationality, and socio-economic status 
different experiences, practices from others in
the country  affect sense of belonging to the
country  attachment and contribution one
makes to the country.
Share common spaces, practices, and
experiences  increase sense of belonging 
emotional attachment  increase pride 
more inclined to contribute to society.
Singaporeans make a conscious effort to
understand and develop good relationships
with people from different races and religions
 promotes understanding amongst one
another  fosters a sense of belonging 
more likely to contribute to society.
Increased understanding of the needs of
society  meet the needs of society 
contribute to society by addressing societal
issues or to helping certain groups in the
country.