Nation States Are Highly Varied Flashcards
What is a state?
An independent sovereign government exercising control over a certain spatially defined and bounded area whose borders are usually clearly defined and internationally recognised by other states
What is sovereignty?
The ability or right for a state to make/ impose their own laws
What is a nation?
A group of people who see themselves as a cohesive and coherent unit based on shared cultural or historical criteria
What are the six key factors that make a state a nation state?
History
Language
Territory
Nationality
Religion
Culture
How does history create a nation state?
If the people share a common past
How do language create a nation state?
All people in the border speak the same language but maybe different dialects
Why is territory required for a nation state?
It must be a certain area/ territory for an ethnic group
Why is nationality a factor for a nation becoming a nation state?
The belief in a common ethnic ancestors
What must religion be in a nation state?
Must be shared by all or a majority
What is the culture like in a nation state?
Distinct and diverse with its own way of life (food, dress, behaviour and ideals)
What is a nation state?
The idea of a homogenous nation governed by its own sovereign state- where each state contains one nation
What must the people in a nation state believe/want?
Desire sovereignty
Have attachment to territory
Have a unified people
What are 2 good examples of nation states?
Iceland
Japan
What is the cultural past of Iceland?
It is a Nordic country meaning it has strong ties to ancient vikings
What is one part of their heritage that Icelanders are very proud of?
Their language which is still very closely tied to the old Norse language spoken by early vikings
What is still a semi-large part of Icelandic culture?
The belief in magic and mystery like elves and trolls
What % of the population have different feeling about magic in Iceland?
8% are certain elves exist
45% believe its likely or possible they exist
What has Iceland done was baby naming to maintain cultural distinction?
Banned certain names that might be too ‘foreign’
What are some examples of names banned in Iceland?
Zoe
Duncan
Harriet
Ludwig
Enrique
Based on a 2005 EU commission how many Icelanders thought independence is very important?
85% compared to EU average of 53%
What happens in Iceland with female names after marriage?
Women retain their names after marriage since Icelanders generally do not use surnames as they are forbidden instead they use Patronyms or Matronyms
What are the Icelandic examples of patronyms and matronyms?
Boy= xxxSON
Girl= xxxDOTTIR
What is Singapore an example of? (Nation states are highly varied)
A city state not a nation state as it does not demonstrate the qualities needed to be a nation state
How is Singapore ranked for globalisation?
It is ranked 5th most globalised
What is the proportion of ethnicities in Singapore?
Mostly Chinese but significant Malaysian and Indian populations
2% population from Europe
How many official languages are spoken in Singapore?
4 with English being the primary
What is the religious spread in Singapore?
Buddhist- 33%
Christian- 18.8%
None-18.5
Muslim- 14%
Taoist- 10%
Other- 5.5%
Why is Singapore so diverse?
As demand for labour grew with industrialisation foreign talent with professional qualifications and less skilled foreign workers made up a significant proportion of total population since the 2000’s
