Ep.1 | Who Deserves to Be Italian?

What does it mean to be Italian today? Is it just about ancestry, or should it be about culture, values, and identity? In this first episode of Voices of Italy, we’re diving into one of Italy’s most controversial and complex topics: citizenship.We’ll explore what it really takes to deserve the label "Italian." Why is Italian citizenship such a hot topic? And how does this clash with the diverse and globalized world we live in today?In this episode, you’ll hear: Feelings about Italian identity. A critical look at "jus sanguinis" (citizenship by blood) and whether it still makes sense. What it means to kep our current lawsWhether you’re an Italian craving a realistic narrative of your country on international media, part of the global diaspora, or someone curious about what it means to belong in today’s Italy, this episode will get you thinking about identity in a whole new way.🎧 Tune in, and don’t forget to subscribe, follow, and leave a review. Your support helps a lor bringing more voices and stories to light!Voices of Italy is created entirely by me, Alessia. The music featured in the intro is "Motif Remix" by Xylo-Ziko. The intro and outro tunes are downloaded from Pixabay, provided by the profile yourtunes under License ID 136514.You can find me on Instagram @voicesofitaly for updates and to join the conversation.