Chapter 2: Concepts of Nationalism & Filipino Nationalism Flashcards
with Concept of Hero
What is the general concept of a hero?
A hero is typically someone who demonstrates extraordinary courage, self-sacrifice, and noble qualities, often achieving significant accomplishments that benefit others or challenge injustice.
What qualities of Rizal contributed to his designation as a national hero?
~ Rizal’s qualities include his intellect, moral integrity, dedication to social reform, non-violent approach to seeking change, and his ability to inspire others through his writings and actions.
~ Rizal’s writings, particularly Noli Me Tangere and El Filibusterismo, exposed social injustices and inspired a sense of national identity and reform. His literary works played a crucial role in awakening Filipino nationalism.
How did Rizal’s background and education contribute to his role as a national hero?
Rizal’s extensive education and exposure to different cultures broadened his perspective and equipped him with the knowledge and skills to challenge social injustices and advocate for reform effectively.
What is the main argument of Renato Constantino’s essay “Veneration Without Understanding”?
Constantino argues that Filipinos have elevated José Rizal to a status of reverence without fully understanding his ideas and contributions, leading to a superficial veneration of his legacy.
How does Constantino describe the general public’s understanding of Rizal?
Constantino describes the general public’s understanding of Rizal as limited and superficial, with many people venerating him more for symbolic reasons rather than engaging with his actual ideas and critiques.
What does Constantino suggest about the teaching of Rizal’s life and works?
Constantino suggests that the teaching of Rizal’s life and works should go beyond mere memorization of facts and should encourage critical engagement with his writings to understand their relevance and significance.
What are the eight (8) different forms of nationalism?
- Civic (Civil) Nationalism
- Territorial Nationalism
- Left-Wing (Socialist) Nationalism
- Fascism
- Imperialism
- Ethnonationalism
- Expansionist Nationalism
- Globalism
A form of nationalism that emphasizes citizenship and shared values or principles within a political community, rather than ethnic or cultural identity. It focuses on a commitment to democratic institutions and laws.
Civic (Civil) Nationalism
What is Civic (Civil) Nationalism?
Civic nationalism emphasizes citizenship and shared values or principles within a political community, rather than ethnic or cultural identity. It focuses on a commitment to democratic institutions and laws.
A form of nationalism base on the idea that a nation should correspond to a specific territory or geographical area, where people of different ethnic or cultural backgrounds are united by their shared land.
Territorial nationalism
What is Territorial Nationalism?
Territorial nationalism is based on the idea that a nation should correspond to a specific territory or geographical area, where people of different ethnic or cultural backgrounds are united by their shared land.
A form of nationalism that seeks to achieve national unity and independence through socialist principles, emphasizing social justice, equality, and collective ownership, often challenging capitalist structures.
Left-Wing (Socialist) Nationalism
What is Left-Wing (Socialist) Nationalism?
Left-wing or socialist nationalism seeks to achieve national unity and independence through socialist principles, emphasizing social justice, equality, and collective ownership, often challenging capitalist structures.
A form of nationalism that has an authoritarian and nationalistic ideology that emphasizes dictatorial power, forcible suppression of opposition, and strong regimentation of society and the economy, often accompanied by extreme nationalism and militarism.
Fascism
What is Fascism?
Fascism is an authoritarian and nationalistic ideology that emphasizes dictatorial power, forcible suppression of opposition, and strong regimentation of society and the economy, often accompanied by extreme nationalism and militarism.
A form of nationalism that involves a nation extending its power and dominance over other countries or territories, often through conquest, colonization, or economic and political influence, typically driven by the desire for resources or strategic advantage.
Imperialism
What is Imperialism?
Imperialism involves a nation extending its power and dominance over other countries or territories, often through conquest, colonization, or economic and political influence, typically driven by the desire for resources or strategic advantage.
A form of nationalism that defines the nation primarily by ethnicity or cultural identity. It emphasizes a shared heritage, language, and traditions among its members, often leading to exclusionary practices.
Ethnonationalism
What is Ethnonationalism?
Ethnonationalism is a form of nationalism that defines the nation primarily by ethnicity or cultural identity. It emphasizes a shared heritage, language, and traditions among its members, often leading to exclusionary practices.
A form of nationalism that advocates for the extension of a nation’s territory or influence beyond its current borders, often driven by a belief in national superiority or manifest destiny.
Expansionist nationalism
What is Expansionist Nationalism?
Expansionist nationalism advocates for the extension of a nation’s territory or influence beyond its current borders, often driven by a belief in national superiority or manifest destiny.
The idea that nations should collaborate and integrate more closely on a global scale, emphasizing global cooperation, interconnectedness, and the reduction of national barriers in favor of shared global governance.
Globalism
Refers to the process of increasing interconnectedness and interdependence among countries through trade, communication, and cultural exchange, leading to greater global integration and the flow of ideas, goods, and people.
Globalization
The belief in the interests, culture, and identity of a particular nation, often with the aim of promoting or preserving national sovereignty, unity, and independence.
Nationalism
~ collective identity and struggle for independence
~ consciousness of belonging to one people
~ desire of a nation for self-determination
Nationalism
What is nationalism? (based on notes)
~ collective identity and struggle for independence
~ consciousness of belonging to one people
~ desire of a nation for self-determination
~ A group of people identified as sharing any number of real or perceived characteristics, such as common ancestry, language, religion, and culture)
~ an imagined community
Nation
What is a nation? (based on notes)
~ A group of people identified as sharing any number of real or perceived characteristics, such as common ancestry, language, religion, and culture)
~ an imagined community
the love, devotion, and pride one feels for their country. It often involves a commitment to supporting and improving one’s nation while respecting its values and achievements.
Patriotism
What is patriotism?
the love, devotion, and pride one feels for their country. It often involves a commitment to supporting and improving one’s nation while respecting its values and achievements.
How does nationalism relate to patriotism?
Nationalism and patriotism are related in that both involve a strong emotional attachment to one’s nation. However, nationalism is often more focused on achieving or maintaining national sovereignty and identity, while patriotism emphasizes loyalty and pride in one’s country.
an extreme form of nationalism characterized by an exaggerated sense of national superiority and a strong belief in the dominance of one’s own nation over others. It often leads to exclusionary attitudes and hostility towards other nations or cultures.
Chauvinism
What is chauvinism?
an extreme form of nationalism characterized by an exaggerated sense of national superiority and a strong belief in the dominance of one’s own nation over others. It often leads to exclusionary attitudes and hostility towards other nations or cultures.
How does chauvinism differ from nationalism?
Chauvinism differs from nationalism in its intensity and exclusivity. While nationalism can be a positive force for unity and pride, chauvinism involves an aggressive and prejudiced stance, asserting the superiority of one’s nation at the expense of others.
