Brevi considerazioni storico-comparative su cittadinanza, ius sanguinis e ius soli nella vicenda italiana
The essay begins with a reconstruction of the different cultural approaches to the constitutional notion
of citizenship which lie behind the notions of ius sanguinis and ius soli; legislative developments
on these matters are analysed considering the various sources of law and the areas (such as gender,
race, class, religious beliefs…) historically influenced by citizenship as a factor of inclusion/exclusion.
The following part includes a historical overview of Italian legislative measures concerning citizenship.