Abstract
This paper focuses on the importance of spatial perspective as a category of analysis within the
field of citizenship theory and research. It draws upon theoretical and conceptual issues of
qualitative research, which explored the construction of citizenship identities by young people
(aged 15-18) living in two different borderland regions of Ukraine. Specifically, the paper provides
a review of theoretical and empirical literature as well as relevant research findings to
illustrate how aspects of place and space could be productive for research on citizenship identity
and the problematics of belonging. Implications for educational practice are also explored with
respect to the possibilities for place-based citizenship education.
field of citizenship theory and research. It draws upon theoretical and conceptual issues of
qualitative research, which explored the construction of citizenship identities by young people
(aged 15-18) living in two different borderland regions of Ukraine. Specifically, the paper provides
a review of theoretical and empirical literature as well as relevant research findings to
illustrate how aspects of place and space could be productive for research on citizenship identity
and the problematics of belonging. Implications for educational practice are also explored with
respect to the possibilities for place-based citizenship education.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 145-160 |
| Number of pages | 16 |
| Journal | Educação, Sociedade & Culturas |
| Issue number | 30 |
| Publication status | Published - 2010 |