Identity Flashcards
identity politics
Fukuyama argues that it is on the rise
Peoples personal opinions arising in politics
Fukuyama on individual motivation
Economic theory: rational self interest
Socrates
1. desiring part
2. calculating part
3. Thymos (recognition of worth)
His 4 paths to create national identity
1. ethnic cleansing
2. move borders to fit existing population
3. assimilate minority populations into dominant culture
4. reshape identity to fit current state
Cultural Nationalism
unity based off of characteristics (language, religion)
Civic nationalism
unity based on common political beliefs
Jus sanguinis
citizenship based off of blood ties
Jus soli
citizenship based on soil
secularism
Level of separation of church from state
Neutral State Model
neutral to religion, but not opposed
lactic
no religion in public realm
Positive accommodation
neutral unless seen as benefitting to the state
