Nationalism Flashcards

1
Q

How can nationalism be defined broadly?

A

The belief that the nation should be the central principle for a political organisation

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
2
Q

What is jingoism?

A

Extreme patriotism, especially in the form of aggressive or warlike foreign policy

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
3
Q

What is political nationalism?

A

Focuses on attempts to use the nation to further political goals
Manifests in liberal nationalism, conservative nationalism, expansionist

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
4
Q

What is cultural nationalism?

A

Focuses on the nation as a distinctive civilisation

Concerned with the primacy and defence of national language, traditions, religion & ‘way of life’ - ‘them and us’

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
5
Q

What is ethnic nationalism?

A

Focuses on ethnic groups with perceived or actual common ancestry
Based upon a far more intense belief in national exclusivity & distinctiveness than cultural nationalism

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
6
Q

What is a nation?

A

People who identify themselves as a cohesive group based on shared values in society
Cultural entities
Political entities
Psychological entities

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
7
Q

What is self-determination?

A

The belief that nations should decide how they are governed

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
8
Q

What is racialism?

A

The idea that humankind can be meaningfully divided into separate ‘races’ which each possess different behavioural characteristics or ‘natures’
Mostly defined as synonymous with racism

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
9
Q

What is internationalism?

A

Essentially the opposite of nationalism, the belief that the world should unite across boundaries to advance their common interests in society

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
10
Q

What is liberal nationalism?

A

Seeks a world of autonomous nation states

Assigns to the nation a moral status similar to that of the individual

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
11
Q

What is conservative nationalism?

A

Exists to forge a sense of cohesion and unity within society

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
12
Q

What is expansionist nationalism?

A

Rejects the right of all nations to self-determination, usually linked to chauvinism

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
13
Q

What is anti/post-colonial nationalism?

A

Rejects colonial rule and seeks to have governance returned to the indigenous population

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
14
Q

What are political party examples of liberal nationalism?

A

SNP, Plaid Cymru

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
15
Q

What are political party examples of conservative nationalism?

A

Conservatives, UKIP, DUP

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
16
Q

What are political party examples of chauvinist/expansionist nationalism?

A

BNP, Le Front National

17
Q

What are political party examples of anti/post-colonial nationalism?

A

INLA