The paper examines the relationship between citizenship and integration, questioning the automatic correlation between the acquisition of status civitatis and the effective inclusion of foreigners within the territorial community. Although citizenship represents a key instrument of inclusion, it does not in itself guarantee genuine social integration. The analysis also highlights that integration may be fostered even in the absence of citizenship. This leads to the need to conceive inclusive models of citizenship capable of recognising and enhancing real integration, including that of individuals who, while not formally citizens, actively contribute to the life of the community.
Il contributo esamina il rapporto tra cittadinanza e integrazione, mettendo in discussione l’automatica correlazione tra l’acquisto dello status civitatis e l’effettivo inserimento dello straniero nella comunità territoriale. Pur costituendo uno strumento privilegiato di inclusione, la cittadinanza non garantisce di per sé un reale radicamento sociale. L’analisi evidenzia inoltre come l’integrazione possa essere promossa anche in assenza della cittadinanza. Ne deriva l’esigenza di concepire modelli di cittadinanza inclusivi, capaci di riconoscere e valorizzare l’integrazione effettiva anche di chi, pur non essendo formalmente cittadino, contribuisce attivamente alla vita della comunità.
La cittadinanza come strumento di integrazione
S. Marinai
2025-01-01
Abstract
The paper examines the relationship between citizenship and integration, questioning the automatic correlation between the acquisition of status civitatis and the effective inclusion of foreigners within the territorial community. Although citizenship represents a key instrument of inclusion, it does not in itself guarantee genuine social integration. The analysis also highlights that integration may be fostered even in the absence of citizenship. This leads to the need to conceive inclusive models of citizenship capable of recognising and enhancing real integration, including that of individuals who, while not formally citizens, actively contribute to the life of the community.I documenti in IRIS sono protetti da copyright e tutti i diritti sono riservati, salvo diversa indicazione.


