Word: citizenship
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Dates: during 1920-1929
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Yale has established a new department, the School of Citizenship. Just what its functions are to be has not been made clear; but it brings to mind a remark sometimes heard among Yale men, to the effect that Yale trains for citizenship while Harvard trains for scholarship. No doubt this statement is intended somewhat as a slur, and our first impulse is to deny its truth. But second thought suggests that perhaps it is more complimentary than was intended. The question is, simply, What do we mean by citizenship...
...this practical age, we are much inclined to regard good citizenship simply as an active participation in the life of the world as it is--the ability to fit into the general scheme and contribute to the common causes. Efficiency is the pass word, and Intelligence the be-all and end-all, in this conception. This end is obviously worthy, but it is imperfect; mere intelligence is not as great as intellect, and efficiency in itself is not progress. True citizenship in something more than being a "success" in the eyes of what is called the World. It is rather...
...Moore deplored the fact that he had been so little interested in the things that were going on around him while he was in college and pointed out the many activities here which are so worthy of attention. He urged men to consider seriously the duties of citizenship and laid especial emphasis on the need for avoiding "indifference" to the developments in the world of politics...
...they are quite often very successful. But instead of being welcomed by the world, they are not infrequently regarded as invaders and intruders. Others, quite willing to resist the lure of the great world, are contented to shut themselves up within a voluntary ghetto, to discharge their duties of citizenship in a humble and modest manner, in order to be able to live their own life as Jews. But instead of appreciation for their spirit of devotion and self-sacrifice, they often bring upon themselves misunderstanding and suspicion, Still others demand their full rights as men and insist also upon...
...patriotism in time of emergency. The women want to see it as a matter of daily life Citizens must show an intelligent interest in the problems before the country. Therefore the women have organized the League of Women Voters in order to help them make the best use of citizenship Education should never be entrusted to partisan bodies, but women are urged to join the parties and work from within never, however, losing their independence or compromising their principles...