1.3: Nationality and identity Flashcards
National identity is often considered in a wider context, as the identity of a whole country.
However, an individual also has a national identity that may affect what?
An individual also has a national identity that may affect how they see themselves
National identity is often considered in a wider context, as the identity of a whole country.
However, an individual also has a national identity that may affect how they see themselves.
National identity is often expressed through what?
National identity is often expressed through:
1. Supporting your national team in sport
,but also through
2. Pride in the national anthem and flag
3. Language
Who argues that a ‘nation’ is an ‘imagined community?’
Anderson (1983) argues that a ‘nation’ is an ‘imagined community’
Anderson (1983) argues that a ‘nation’ is an ‘imagined community,’ in that what?
Anderson (1983) argues that a ‘nation’ is an ‘imagined community,’ in that members of a nation will never meet most of their fellow members
Anderson (1983) argues that a ‘nation’ is an ‘imagined community,’ in that members of a nation will never meet most of their fellow members and so a national identity is what?
Anderson (1983) argues that:
- A ‘nation’ is an ‘imagined community,’ in that members of a nation will never meet most of their fellow members
- So a national identity is socially constructed
Anderson (1983) argues that a ‘nation’ is an ‘imagined community,’ in that members of a nation will never meet most of their fellow members and so a national identity is socially constructed through what?
Anderson (1983) argues that a ‘nation’ is an ‘imagined community,’ in that members of a nation will never meet most of their fellow members and so a national identity is socially constructed through:
- Symbols
- Rituals
Anderson (1983) argues that a ‘nation’ is an ‘imagined community,’ in that members of a nation will never meet most of their fellow members and so a national identity is socially constructed through symbols, such as what, and rituals?
Anderson (1983) argues that a ‘nation’ is an ‘imagined community,’ in that members of a nation will never meet most of their fellow members and so a national identity is socially constructed through:
- Symbols, such as the flag and the national anthem
- Rituals
Anderson (1983) argues that a ‘nation’ is an ‘imagined community,’ in that members of a nation will never meet most of their fellow members and so a national identity is socially constructed through symbols, such as the flag and the national anthem, and rituals, such as what?
Anderson (1983) argues that a ‘nation’ is an ‘imagined community,’ in that members of a nation will never meet most of their fellow members and so a national identity is socially constructed through:
- Symbols, such as the flag and the national anthem
- Rituals, such as national holidays and festivals
Anderson (1983) argues that a ‘nation’ is an ‘imagined community,’ in that members of a nation will never meet most of their fellow members and so a national identity is socially constructed through symbols and rituals.
Anderson argues that the social construction of national identities was facilitated by what?
Anderson argues that the social construction of national identities was facilitated by developments in printing technology
Anderson (1983) argues that a ‘nation’ is an ‘imagined community,’ in that members of a nation will never meet most of their fellow members and so a national identity is socially constructed through symbols and rituals.
Anderson argues that the social construction of national identities was facilitated by developments in printing technology, leading to what?
Anderson argues that the social construction of national identities was facilitated by developments in printing technology, leading to the mass circulation of:
- Newspapers
- Books
Anderson (1983) argues that a ‘nation’ is an ‘imagined community,’ in that members of a nation will never meet most of their fellow members and so a national identity is socially constructed through symbols and rituals.
Anderson argues that the social construction of national identities was facilitated by developments in printing technology, leading to the mass circulation of newspapers and books, which created what?
Anderson argues that the social construction of national identities was facilitated by developments in printing technology, leading to the mass circulation of:
1. Newspapers
2. Books
,which created a ‘national’ language
Anderson (1983) argues that a ‘nation’ is an ‘imagined community,’ in that members of a nation will never meet most of their fellow members and so a national identity is socially constructed through symbols and rituals.
Anderson argues that the social construction of national identities was facilitated by developments in printing technology, leading to the mass circulation of newspapers and books, which created a ‘national’ language.
Contemporary examples of this can be seen where?
Contemporary examples of this can be seen in:
1. Media coverage of international sporting events
,but also
2. Conflicts and disasters
Anderson (1983) argues that a ‘nation’ is an ‘imagined community,’ in that members of a nation will never meet most of their fellow members and so a national identity is socially constructed through symbols and rituals.
Anderson argues that the social construction of national identities was facilitated by developments in printing technology, leading to the mass circulation of newspapers and books, which created a ‘national’ language.
Contemporary examples of this can be seen in media coverage of international sporting events, but also in conflicts and disasters, where what?
Contemporary examples of this can be seen in:
1. Media coverage of international sporting events
,but also
2. Conflicts and disasters, where the fate of British people involved is given a higher status than that of others
Anderson (1983) argues that a ‘nation’ is an ‘imagined community,’ in that members of a nation will never meet most of their fellow members and so a national identity is socially constructed through symbols and rituals.
Anderson argues that the social construction of national identities was facilitated by developments in printing technology, leading to the mass circulation of newspapers and books, which created a ‘national’ language.
Contemporary examples of this can be seen in media coverage of international sporting events, but also in conflicts and disasters, where the fate of British people involved is given a higher status than that of others and we are encouraged to get behind what?
Contemporary examples of this can be seen in media coverage of international sporting events, but also in conflicts and disasters, where:
- The fate of British people involved is given a higher status than that of others
- We are encouraged to get behind our nation’s interests
National identity for British people is often quite confused.
English and British are sometimes seen as synonymous, but for someone who is Welsh, Scottish or Northern Irish, there is a clear distinction.
This could be because what?
This could be because: 1. Wales 2. Scotland 3. Northern Ireland have historically been in a position of subordination to England
National identity for British people is often quite confused.
English and British are sometimes seen as synonymous, but for someone who is Welsh, Scottish or Northern Irish, there is a clear distinction.
This could be because Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland have historically been in a position of subordination to England, leading the people in these countries to seek to do what?
This could be because Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland have historically been in a position of subordination to England, leading the people in these countries to seek to:
- Distinguish themselves from the dominant English identity
- Assert their differences
National identity for British people is often quite confused.
English and British are sometimes seen as synonymous, but for someone who is Welsh, Scottish or Northern Irish, there is a clear distinction.
This could be because Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland have historically been in a position of subordination to England, leading the people in these countries to seek to distinguish themselves from the dominant English identity and assert their differences.
The distinction may have seemed less important for English people, as part of what?
The distinction may have seemed less important for English people, as part of the majority nation within Britain
Who as discussed the fact that, unlike the Scots, the Welsh and the Irish, the English find it difficult to do what?
Kumar (2003) has discussed the fact that, unlike the:
1. Scots
2. Welsh
3. Irish
,the English find it difficult to say who they are
Kumar (2003) has discussed the fact that, unlike the Scots, the Welsh and the Irish, the English find it difficult to say who they are and that English national identity is what?
Kumar (2003) has discussed the fact that:
- Unlike the Scots, the Welsh and the Irish, the English find it difficult to say who they are
- English national identity is elusive
Kumar (2003) has discussed the fact that, unlike the Scots, the Welsh and the Irish, the English find it difficult to say who they are and that English national identity is elusive.
Kumar argues that the quest to expand ‘Britishness’ may have done what?
Kumar argues that the quest to expand ‘Britishness’ may have diluted ‘Englishness’
Nationality
Nationality is a formal, legal category that derives from people belonging to a specific ‘nation state’
Nationality is a formal, legal category that derives from people belonging to a specific ‘nation state.’
Nationality is usually accompanied by what?
Nationality is usually accompanied by legal rights
Nationality is a formal, legal category that derives from people belonging to a specific ‘nation state.’
Nationality is usually accompanied by legal rights such as what?
Nationality is usually accompanied by legal rights such as being able to:
- Carry a passport
- Legally marry
- Vote at a particular age
Nationality is a formal, legal category that derives from people belonging to a specific ‘nation state.’
Nationality is usually accompanied by legal rights such as being able to carry a passport, legally marry and vote at a particular age.
Nationality also involves what?
Nationality also involves certain duties
Nationality is a formal, legal category that derives from people belonging to a specific ‘nation state.’
Nationality is usually accompanied by legal rights such as being able to carry a passport, legally marry and vote at a particular age.
Nationality also involves certain duties such as what?
Nationality also involves certain duties such as obeying the law of the land
Who (what year) suggests that the world is in the middle of what?
Sardar (2002) suggests that the world is in the middle of a global identity crisis
Sardar (2002) suggests that the world is in the middle of a global identity crisis, in which many what have broken down?
Sardar (2002) suggests that the world is in the middle of a global identity crisis, in which many of the old divides have broken down
Sardar (2002) suggests that the world is in the middle of a global identity crisis, in which many of the old divides, such as what, have broken down?
Sardar (2002) suggests that the world is in the middle of a global identity crisis, in which many of the old divides, such as:
1. East VS West
2. Capitalists VS Communists
,have broken down
Sardar (2002) suggests that the world is in the middle of a global identity crisis, in which many of the old divides, such as East VS West and Capitalists VS Communists, by which we had what, have broken down?
Sardar (2002) suggests that the world is in the middle of a global identity crisis, in which many of the old divides, such as:
1. East VS West
2. Capitalists VS Communists
,by which we had defined ourselves, have broken down
Sardar (2002) suggests that the world is in the middle of a global identity crisis, in which many of the old divides, such as East VS West and Capitalists VS Communists, by which we had defined ourselves, have broken down.
Britain, having lost what and feeling how, is unsure of what?
Britain:
1. Having lost its empire
2. Feeling very small in a global world
,is unsure about whether it should become more American or more European
Sardar (2002) suggests that the world is in the middle of a global identity crisis, in which many of the old divides, such as East VS West and Capitalists VS Communists, by which we had defined ourselves, have broken down.
Britain, having lost its empire and feeling very small in a global world, is unsure about whether it should become more American or more European.
‘Englishness’ was based on what?
‘Englishness’ was based on historical traditions that are meaningless to the vast majority living there today
Sardar (2002) suggests that the world is in the middle of a global identity crisis, in which many of the old divides, such as East VS West and Capitalists VS Communists, by which we had defined ourselves, have broken down.
Britain, having lost its empire and feeling very small in a global world, is unsure about whether it should become more American or more European.
‘Englishness’ was based on historical traditions that are meaningless to the vast majority living there today, so there is a struggle to do what?
‘Englishness’ was based on historical traditions that are meaningless to the vast majority living there today, so there is a struggle to find an ‘English’ identity
Sardar (2002) suggests that the world is in the middle of a global identity crisis, in which many of the old divides, such as East VS West and Capitalists VS Communists, by which we had defined ourselves, have broken down.
Britain, having lost its empire and feeling very small in a global world, is unsure about whether it should become more American or more European.
‘Englishness’ was based on historical traditions that are meaningless to the vast majority living there today, so there is a struggle to find an ‘English’ identity.
Sardar argues that to develop a more what identity, we must do what?
Sardar argues that to develop a more confident identity, we must:
1. Embrace diversity
,but also
2. Focus on what makes us the same - our common humanity
Sardar (2002) suggests that the world is in the middle of a global identity crisis, in which many of the old divides, such as East VS West and Capitalists VS Communists, by which we had defined ourselves, have broken down.
Britain, having lost its empire and feeling very small in a global world, is unsure about whether it should become more American or more European.
‘Englishness’ was based on historical traditions that are meaningless to the vast majority living there today, so there is a struggle to find an ‘English’ identity.
Sardar argues that to develop a more confident identity, we must embrace diversity, but also focus on what makes us the same - our common humanity.
However, in more recent times, in the face of what, English national identity appears to have what?
In more recent times, in the face of: 1. Devolution 2. Economic crises 3. Increasing immigration ,English national identity appears to have strengthened
Sardar (2002) suggests that the world is in the middle of a global identity crisis, in which many of the old divides, such as East VS West and Capitalists VS Communists, by which we had defined ourselves, have broken down.
Britain, having lost its empire and feeling very small in a global world, is unsure about whether it should become more American or more European.
‘Englishness’ was based on historical traditions that are meaningless to the vast majority living there today, so there is a struggle to find an ‘English’ identity.
Sardar argues that to develop a more confident identity, we must embrace diversity, but also focus on what makes us the same - our common humanity.
However, in more recent times, in the face of devolution, economic crises and increasing immigration, English national identity appears to have strengthened.
As we have previously seen with ethnicity, any aspect of identity becomes more significant to an individual if it is what?
As we have previously seen with ethnicity, any aspect of identity becomes more significant to an individual if it is a perceived source of:
1. Conflict
Or,
2. Oppression
Sardar (2002) suggests that the world is in the middle of a global identity crisis, in which many of the old divides, such as East VS West and Capitalists VS Communists, by which we had defined ourselves, have broken down.
Britain, having lost its empire and feeling very small in a global world, is unsure about whether it should become more American or more European.
‘Englishness’ was based on historical traditions that are meaningless to the vast majority living there today, so there is a struggle to find an ‘English’ identity.
Sardar argues that to develop a more confident identity, we must embrace diversity, but also focus on what makes us the same - our common humanity.
However, in more recent times, in the face of devolution, economic crises and increasing immigration, English national identity appears to have strengthened.
As we have previously seen with ethnicity, any aspect of identity becomes more significant to an individual if it is a perceived source of conflict or oppression.
Some would argue that this new English identity is what?
Some would argue that this new English identity is:
- Negative
- Exclusive
Sardar (2002) suggests that the world is in the middle of a global identity crisis, in which many of the old divides, such as East VS West and Capitalists VS Communists, by which we had defined ourselves, have broken down.
Britain, having lost its empire and feeling very small in a global world, is unsure about whether it should become more American or more European.
‘Englishness’ was based on historical traditions that are meaningless to the vast majority living there today, so there is a struggle to find an ‘English’ identity.
Sardar argues that to develop a more confident identity, we must embrace diversity, but also focus on what makes us the same - our common humanity.
However, in more recent times, in the face of devolution, economic crises and increasing immigration, English national identity appears to have strengthened.
As we have previously seen with ethnicity, any aspect of identity becomes more significant to an individual if it is a perceived source of conflict or oppression.
Some would argue that this new English identity is negative and exclusive, with what?
Some would argue that this new English identity is negative and exclusive, with the growth in popularity of groups such as the English Defence League (EDL)
As we have previously seen with ethnicity, any aspect of identity becomes more significant to an individual if it is a perceived source of conflict or oppression.
Some would argue that this new English identity is negative and exclusive, with the growth in popularity of groups such as the English Defence League (EDL).
The broadcaster and writer who argued in his what?
The:
1. Broadcaster
2. Writer
Darcus Howe argued in his Channel 4 documentary series ‘White Tribe’ (2000)
As we have previously seen with ethnicity, any aspect of identity becomes more significant to an individual if it is a perceived source of conflict or oppression.
Some would argue that this new English identity is negative and exclusive, with the growth in popularity of groups such as the English Defence League (EDL).
The broadcaster and writer Darcus Howe argued in his Channel 4 documentary series ‘White Tribe’ (2000) that, as someone who grew up where as part of what, he can comfortably see himself as what?
The broadcaster and writer Darcus Howe argued in his Channel 4 documentary series ‘White Tribe’ (2000) that, as someone who grew up in the Caribbean as part of the British Empire, he can comfortably see himself as:
- Black
- British
As we have previously seen with ethnicity, any aspect of identity becomes more significant to an individual if it is a perceived source of conflict or oppression.
Some would argue that this new English identity is negative and exclusive, with the growth in popularity of groups such as the English Defence League (EDL).
The broadcaster and writer Darcus Howe argued in his Channel 4 documentary series ‘White Tribe’ (2000) that, as someone who grew up in the Caribbean as part of the British Empire, he can comfortably see himself as Black and British, but that a growth of English nationalism seems what?
The broadcaster and writer Darcus Howe argued in his Channel 4 documentary series ‘White Tribe’ (2000) that, as someone who grew up in the Caribbean as part of the British Empire, he can comfortably see himself as Black and British, but that a growth of English nationalism seems:
- Much more exclusive
- ‘White’
As we have previously seen with ethnicity, any aspect of identity becomes more significant to an individual if it is a perceived source of conflict or oppression.
Some would argue that this new English identity is negative and exclusive, with the growth in popularity of groups such as the English Defence League (EDL).
The broadcaster and writer Darcus Howe argued in his Channel 4 documentary series ‘White Tribe’ (2000) that, as someone who grew up in the Caribbean as part of the British Empire, he can comfortably see himself as Black and British, but that a growth of English nationalism seems much more exclusive and ‘white,’ leading him to question what?
The broadcaster and writer Darcus Howe argued in his Channel 4 documentary series ‘White Tribe’ (2000) that, as someone who grew up in the Caribbean as part of the British Empire, he can comfortably see himself as Black and British, but that a growth of English nationalism seems:
1. Much more exclusive
2. ‘White’
,leading him to question where he would fit in a new nationalistic England
As we have previously seen with ethnicity, any aspect of identity becomes more significant to an individual if it is a perceived source of conflict or oppression.
Some would argue that this new English identity is negative and exclusive, with the growth in popularity of groups such as the English Defence League (EDL).
The broadcaster and writer Darcus Howe argued in his Channel 4 documentary series ‘White Tribe’ (2000) that, as someone who grew up in the Caribbean as part of the British Empire, he can comfortably see himself as Black and British, but that a growth of English nationalism seems much more exclusive and ‘white,’ leading him to question where he would fit in a new nationalistic England.
However, others would argue that national identity will become what?
Others would argue that national identity will become less and less significant in today’s globalised society
As we have previously seen with ethnicity, any aspect of identity becomes more significant to an individual if it is a perceived source of conflict or oppression.
Some would argue that this new English identity is negative and exclusive, with the growth in popularity of groups such as the English Defence League (EDL).
The broadcaster and writer Darcus Howe argued in his Channel 4 documentary series ‘White Tribe’ (2000) that, as someone who grew up in the Caribbean as part of the British Empire, he can comfortably see himself as Black and British, but that a growth of English nationalism seems much more exclusive and ‘white,’ leading him to question where he would fit in a new nationalistic England.
However, others would argue that national identity will become less and less significant in today’s globalised society, where the world is becoming what?
Others would argue that national identity will become less and less significant in today’s globalised society, where the world is becoming:
- More interconnected
- A ‘global village’ (smaller)
As we have previously seen with ethnicity, any aspect of identity becomes more significant to an individual if it is a perceived source of conflict or oppression.
Some would argue that this new English identity is negative and exclusive, with the growth in popularity of groups such as the English Defence League (EDL).
The broadcaster and writer Darcus Howe argued in his Channel 4 documentary series ‘White Tribe’ (2000) that, as someone who grew up in the Caribbean as part of the British Empire, he can comfortably see himself as Black and British, but that a growth of English nationalism seems much more exclusive and ‘white,’ leading him to question where he would fit in a new nationalistic England.
However, others would argue that national identity will become less and less significant in today’s globalised society, where the world is becoming more interconnected and a ‘global village’ (smaller), as proposed by who?
Others would argue that national identity will become less and less significant in today’s globalised society, where the world is becoming:
- More interconnected
- A ‘global village’ (smaller), as proposed by McLuhan
As we have previously seen with ethnicity, any aspect of identity becomes more significant to an individual if it is a perceived source of conflict or oppression.
Some would argue that this new English identity is negative and exclusive, with the growth in popularity of groups such as the English Defence League (EDL).
The broadcaster and writer Darcus Howe argued in his Channel 4 documentary series ‘White Tribe’ (2000) that, as someone who grew up in the Caribbean as part of the British Empire, he can comfortably see himself as Black and British, but that a growth of English nationalism seems much more exclusive and ‘white,’ leading him to question where he would fit in a new nationalistic England.
However, others would argue that national identity will become less and less significant in today’s globalised society, where the world is becoming more interconnected and a ‘global village’ (smaller), as proposed by McLuhan, due to what?
Others would argue that national identity will become less and less significant in today’s globalised society, where the world is becoming:
1. More interconnected
2. A ‘global village’ (smaller), as proposed by McLuhan
,due to the consumption of goods
As we have previously seen with ethnicity, any aspect of identity becomes more significant to an individual if it is a perceived source of conflict or oppression.
Some would argue that this new English identity is negative and exclusive, with the growth in popularity of groups such as the English Defence League (EDL).
The broadcaster and writer Darcus Howe argued in his Channel 4 documentary series ‘White Tribe’ (2000) that, as someone who grew up in the Caribbean as part of the British Empire, he can comfortably see himself as Black and British, but that a growth of English nationalism seems much more exclusive and ‘white,’ leading him to question where he would fit in a new nationalistic England.
However, others would argue that national identity will become less and less significant in today’s globalised society, where the world is becoming more interconnected and a ‘global village’ (smaller), as proposed by McLuhan, due to the consumption of goods.
Young people are arguably what?
Young people are arguably ‘citizens of the world’
As we have previously seen with ethnicity, any aspect of identity becomes more significant to an individual if it is a perceived source of conflict or oppression.
Some would argue that this new English identity is negative and exclusive, with the growth in popularity of groups such as the English Defence League (EDL).
The broadcaster and writer Darcus Howe argued in his Channel 4 documentary series ‘White Tribe’ (2000) that, as someone who grew up in the Caribbean as part of the British Empire, he can comfortably see himself as Black and British, but that a growth of English nationalism seems much more exclusive and ‘white,’ leading him to question where he would fit in a new nationalistic England.
However, others would argue that national identity will become less and less significant in today’s globalised society, where the world is becoming more interconnected and a ‘global village’ (smaller), as proposed by McLuhan, due to the consumption of goods.
Young people are arguably ‘citizens of the world’ and what are less significant?
Young people are arguably ‘citizens of the world’ and national:
1. Boundaries
2. Cultures
are less significant
As we have previously seen with ethnicity, any aspect of identity becomes more significant to an individual if it is a perceived source of conflict or oppression.
Some would argue that this new English identity is negative and exclusive, with the growth in popularity of groups such as the English Defence League (EDL).
The broadcaster and writer Darcus Howe argued in his Channel 4 documentary series ‘White Tribe’ (2000) that, as someone who grew up in the Caribbean as part of the British Empire, he can comfortably see himself as Black and British, but that a growth of English nationalism seems much more exclusive and ‘white,’ leading him to question where he would fit in a new nationalistic England.
However, others would argue that national identity will become less and less significant in today’s globalised society, where the world is becoming more interconnected and a ‘global village’ (smaller), as proposed by McLuhan, due to the consumption of goods.
Young people are arguably ‘citizens of the world’ and national boundaries and cultures are less significant.
What help break these boundaries down and help to create a culture that is what?
- The internet
- Social media
- The media overall
help break these boundaries down and help to create a culture that is accessible to everyone as popular/global culture