Migration, Identity and Sovereignty EQ4 Flashcards
1
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What factors influence modern nationalism?
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- Sporting events
- Political parties
- Education
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How do sporting events influence modern nationalism?
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- sporting events such as The Olympics can generate and reinforce a sense of pride within a nation
- communities come together to support the nations team e.g. Team GB London 2012- 3rd on medals table
- winning medals creates a sense of pride which cements national symbolism and association e.g. national anthem played and union Jack raised which becomes associated with success
- and opening ceremony celebrated GB achievements e.g. the queen, James Bond, Tim Burrners-Lee and various music (Spice girls)
- support sense of national pride
- increasing modern nationalism
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How do political parties influence modern nationalism?
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- promotes awareness of their political views
- UKIP presented view that the UK has decreased sovereignty over borders due to migration/other EU laws adopted. 2015 election gained UKIP 5 million votes
- pressure placed on government to hold BREXIT referendum in 2016
- Brexit campaign contained slogans such as ‘Great Britain not Little England’ and highlighted factors such as NHS
- increased sense of national pride through campaigns to regain sovereignty
- increasing modern nationalism
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How does education influence modern nationalism?
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- specific subject specifications promote a sense of national identity
- e.g. smaller scale- Geography A level study of the British countryside and through wider school life/curriculum
- e.g. 1 minute silence in remembrance events and tracking of British values monitored by OFSTED
- increased awareness o what it means to be British
- increased sense of pride and nationalism
5
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Give an evaluation of the Olympics increasing nationalism
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- different sporting events inspire nationalism on different scales
Olympics- GB
Football- England
Cricket- British-Asian community
6
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Give an evaluation of how political parties increase nationalism
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- whilst some argue it has increased unity/nationalism others would say there has been an increase in disunity
e.g. 52% Leave vs 48% Remain - older rural populations- majority leave vote
younger urban population- majority voted remain - Scotland overwhelming voted remain
- less unified UK showing disunified and lack of clarity on nationalism
7
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Give an evaluation of how education can increase nationalism
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- could be argued to be stronger influence on other countries
e.g. USA- requirement to display flag in each room and regularly reciting the Pledge of allegiance
8
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Describe the legal system in the US and how it influences loyalty
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- written constitution= provides high levels of clarity over rights and freedoms in USA
e.g. Article 1- Freedom of expression
Article 2- Right to bear arms - this increases level of loyalty and desire to protect the rights as people are more aware of them
9
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What factors influence identity and loyalty to a nation?
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- distinct legal systems
- methods of governance
- national character
- landscape
10
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Describe the legal system in the UK and how it increases loyalty
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- unwritten constitution= slightly less clarity on specific rights and freedoms
- still a law abiding nation- higher courts set precedent for lower courts- law quickly evolves
- based on previous legal cases which can be challenged and adapted
- creates high levels of agreement/acceptance as the law is seen represent the population
- increased sense of loyalty as becomes part of national identity
11
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Describe capitalism/democracy and how it influences loyalty to a nation
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- democracy- government elected by population through voting e.g. UK election cycles every 5 years (standard)
- makes the governing body accountable to population= political decisions should reflect the desire of population
- e.g. NI greater restrictions on abortion compared to rest of UK reflecting large % of practicing Christians
- In UK policies should reflect a diverse multicultural population e.g. equality act, Equal pay act and Disability discrimination acts
- influences national identity as diverse, multicultural and accepting emphasizing British values
12
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What are the 2 methods of governance?
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- capitalism/democracy
- communism/dictatorship
13
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Describe communism/dictatorship and how it influences loyalty to a nation/identity
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- Russia- strong military image
Military intervention and hard power used to promote national identity - shown through Putin portrayal in Russian media e.g. Macho ‘bare chested horse riding’ image
- increased sense of national pride and identity/ patriotism tied to the leader
- North Korea- strong military displays to promote strong image of leader
- 15 approved haircuts- influence national identity and culture through unity
14
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Which factors impact national character?
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- Monarchy
- Food and drink
- Stamps and currency
15
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Describe how monarchy impacts national character
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- provides recognisable symbolism associated with the UK
E.g. Royal weddings, Queens funeral. 28 million people in the UK tuned in. Claims by bbc disputed, 4 billion worldwide - shows understanding of British character demonstrated on global scale
- increased sense of pride in the nation and increased cultural unity
- displayed national character
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Describe how food a drink impact national character
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- can contribute to national character
- e.g. part of cultural expectations and norms such as cup of tea if someone visits and fish and chip Friday
- can change over time to represent diverse and changing UK culture e.g. national dish- Chicken Tikka masala
- also demonstrated on international scale within ‘English pubs’ seen in different countries
- showing national character via food and drink
17
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Describe how stamps and currency impact national character
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- can contribute to national character through strong symbolism
- e.g. Monarchs face on stamps and currency
- shows strength of national pride and character e.g. when UK in EU didn’t adopt currency
- commemorative coins celebrate achievements.
Academics; Adam Smith, Charles Darwin
Events; Olympic coins
Cultural heritage; Queen (band), Beatrix potter - generate a sense of pride and loyalty
18
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Explain how national character isn’t actually tied to monarchy for some
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- many people within the UK feel the monarchy is outdated or a drain of public money, this is exemplified by hundreds of protestors at the Kings coronation chanting/signs “down with the crown” and “not my King”
- national identity is it as strongly tied to monarchy due to diverse range of views on its importance within the country
19
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Describe how landscape influences national identity and loyalty to a nation
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- British countryside is part of our national identity
- this is linked to the industrial revolution which saw an increase in urban population density, decreased sanitation and lower air quality. The countryside was seen as an escape, with healthy and clean air. People want to protect and use countryside
- this lead to the UK creating the first ‘national parks’ e.g. Lake District enabling right of access to the countryside- increases loyalty and want to protect access
- importance of countryside is reflected through the arts e.g. Jerusalem Hymn, “In England’s green and pleasant land” and Constables Haywain painting. showing part of national identity
- strong pride and positive association with the countryside also promotes loyalty to protect the country e.g. WW1/WW2 posters encouraging people to enlist with countryside in the background
- still relevant today as seen through TV programmes showing an idyllic countryside lifestyle e.g. Escape to the country/Countryfile
20
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Explain why landscape could have less impact on national identity
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- could be argued that urban landscapes have been more important/ tied to identity e.g. success of financial sector to UKs economy promotes a sense of pride; urban landscapes such as the Shard, may influence national identity more than the countryside
