Citizenship education, as conceptualized by Vanessa Andreotti, transcends the narrow confines of imparting legal or cultural knowledge about national citizenship. Instead, it is an expansive and critical educational practice designed to cultivate a profound understanding of global interdependence, ethical responsibility, and the dynamics of power and privilege. Grounded in the ethos of critical pedagogy, it encourages learners to question and transform unjust systems and to develop an empathetic awareness of diverse perspectives and histories. Citizenship education aims to foster critical and reflective thinkers who can navigate and challenge the complexities of a rapidly changing world, promoting social justice and sustainable futures through active, informed, and compassionate engagement in local and global communities.

See also: global citizenship, social mobility, global education, climate justice