Non Citizen Suffrage: Empowering Voices in Global Democracies
About this ebook
Explore the complexities of non-citizen voting rights in "Non-Citizen Suffrage," part of the "Political Science" series. This book delves into how enfranchising non-citizens affects global democracy. As citizenship and residency boundaries blur, understanding these rights is key to shaping political equity.
Chapters Overviews
1: Non-citizen Suffrage – A deep dive into the relevance of non-citizen voting.
2: Suffrage – The historical roots and its impact on modern voting.
3: Disfranchisement – Exclusion from voting and its political consequences.
4: British Subject – Perspectives on non-citizen suffrage in the UK.
5: Elections in France – France's stance on non-citizen voting.
6: Voter Registration – How systems affect non-citizen participation.
7: Permanent Residency – The role of residency in voting rights.
8: Elections in Luxembourg – Luxembourg's approach to non-citizen suffrage.
9: Elections in Lithuania – Eastern European challenges in voting rights.
10: Right of Abode – How residency status impacts suffrage.
11: Irish Nationality Law – Nationality laws shaping Irish voting rights.
12: Commonwealth Citizen – Commonwealth's influence on voting rights.
13: Finnish Nationality Law – Finnish law and its impact on suffrage.
14: Maltese Nationality Law – Malta’s approach to non-citizen voting.
15: History of Icelandic Nationality – Iceland’s evolving voting practices.
16: Non-citizen Suffrage in the U.S. – The debate surrounding U.S. non-citizen voting.
17: Black Suffrage – The intersection of race and voting rights.
18: Multiple Citizenship – How dual/multiple citizenship affects voting.
19: Right of Foreigners to Vote in Switzerland – A Swiss case study on non-citizen voting.
20: Right of Expatriates to Vote – Expatriates' role in home-country elections.
21: Voting Rights in Belgium – Non-citizen voting in Belgium’s democracy.
Conclusion
With real-world examples and theoretical analysis, "Non-Citizen Suffrage" is essential for anyone studying voting rights. It offers new insights into global democratic practices and non-citizen participation, making it a must-read for scholars, professionals, and enthusiasts of political science.
