Main Body - Theoretical Framing Flashcards
(3 cards)
1
Q
According to Hobsbawm, what is the origin of nationalism?
A
Nationalism is a modern construct that emerged in the 18th century alongside state-building and modernisation.
2
Q
What does Weber say about the definition of the nation?
A
Weber argues that the nation is difficult to define, but it is politically useful and tied to the state’s monopoly on legitimate violence.
3
Q
What is “grounded nationalism” according to Malesevic?
A
It is the everyday reproduction of nationalism through rituals, symbols and common experiences that maintain nationalist ideologies in a society.
