social 20 exam one Flashcards
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what is nationalism
Identification with one’s own nation and support for its interests, especially to the exclusion or detriment of the interests of other nations
what is a nation
An idea that means different things to different people. Some people think a nation is a country with physical territory and a government. Others think a nation is people who share a sense of belonging together and who want to control their own destiny.
what is a nation state
A country that has physical borders and a single government that makes laws and conducts business on behalf of its citizens. Nation-states may be based on ethnic nationalism or civic nationalism or a combination of the two needs. The basic things - food, water, shelter, health — that humans must have for survival.
eight understandings of nationalism
- linguistics
- geography
- political
- cultural
- religious
- ethnic
- spiritual
- relationship to land
bonus: civic
example of linguistics
language
example of geography
effect; mountains (tibet)
example of political
desire to govern, india
example of cultural
traditions, tv shows
example of religious
buddhism
example of ethnic
ancestors
example of spiritual
being in tune
example of relationship to land
resources, sense of wonder
example of civic
law abiding, paying taxes
ethnic nationalism
A form of nationalism wherein the nation and nationality are defined in terms of ethnicity, with emphasis on an ethnocentric (and in some cases an ethnocratic) approach to various political issues related to national affirmation of a particular ethnic group.
civic nationalism
A nation created by people who share certain political beliefs and values. Citizens have equal rights and responsibilities despite differences in race, colour, creed, gender, language, and ethnicity.
definition of collective consciousness
An awareness, or internal consciousness, shared by many people. It may be based on a shared memory of and pride in specific events, which become myths and symbols of belonging.
what are bourgeois
The name given to a group of middle class people in France before the French Revolution. The bourgeoisie included lawyers, teachers, doctors, merchants, and manufacturers.
having helped the revolution
definition of sovereignty
The political authority to control one’s own affairs. Sovereignty may be different from, and can sometimes conflict with, self-determination, which is a people’s right to control their own affairs.
definition of patriotism
Love of country and an interest in its well-being, A sense of loyalty that may be expressed in various ways.
what are competing nationalist loyalties? examples?
Loyalties that compete. People sometimes need to choose among various loyalties based on their commitment to those loyalties.
canada interment camps
what are non-nationalist loyalties? examples?
A loyalty that does not involve the idea of nation. People may be loyal to and identify with family, friends, a region, an idea, a group or collective, a way of life, or a culture.
canadian first nations; nissauga
what is reasonable accommodation?
A legal and constitutional concept that requires Canadian public institutions to adapt to the religious and cultural practices of minorities as long as these practices do not violate constitutional rights and freedoms.
RCMP wearing turbans
definition of national myth
A national myth is an inspiring narrative or anecdote about a nation’s past. Such myths often serve as important national symbols and affirm a set of national values. A national myth may sometimes take the form of a national epic or be incorporated into a civil religion.
vimy ridge, stone of destiny
what was the enlightenment era
Philosophers wrote about ideas of liberty, happiness, religious freedom, and individual rights.
∙ Philosophers like Locke and Rousseau argued in favour of popular sovereignty (democracy) and they spoke against absolute monarchy.
