CIVIC DUTIES AND SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY IN THE MODERN WORLD

Abstract

This academic article aimed to analyze the meaning and evolution of civic duties in the modern world, which is increasingly shaped by complex social, political, economic, and technological dynamics. The study drew on the concept of social responsibility and the theoretical framework of participatory democracy to argue that legal citizenship status alone is insufficient; instead, it must be complemented by ethical engagement in public life. The findings suggested that civic duties today must move beyond conventional legal obligations toward active participation in public issues such as environmental justice, inequality, and human rights. The article proposed several policy recommendations, including reforming the education system to cultivate critical and engaged citizens, creating safe spaces for dissenting opinions, promoting the media as a civic platform, and advancing structural reforms that enabled civic duties to serve as a driving force for a more meaningful and sustainable democracy.