nationalism

Question 1

What is nationalism ?

Answer 1

Nationalism is the belief that the nation should be the central unit of political organisation

Question 2

What is meant by a nation?

Answer 2

A nation is a community of people who consider themselves to be connected together

Question 3

Are there different ways of defining a nation?

Answer 3

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Question 4

What is meant by self- determination ?

Answer 4

This is the belief that nations should decide how they are governed. They are capable of self government

Question 5

What is meant by a nation state ?

Answer 5

A nation state is one that rules itself in its own state and controls the economy

Question 6

Is the idea of a nation state universally supported?

Answer 6

No, some argue that ..,

Question 7

What is meant by culturalism ?

Answer 7

Culturalism is the way in which some nations identify themselves. it is the idea that each nation has a unique and powerful mix of shared values and history , which when seen as a whole their culture. culturalism is more irrational

Question 8

What is meant by racialism ?

Answer 8

Racialism is the idea that there is not a single human race, instead there are a number of distinct races

Question 9

What is meant by internationalism ?

Answer 9

This is the idea that the world should unite across boundaries to advance their common interest in society

Question 10

What is meant by colonialism?(imperialism)

Answer 10

• this involves one country controlling another, by invasion, settlement or economic domination eg Great Britain when we had the largest empire in history which was made up of many african and Asian countries also known as the common welath

Question 11

What are the types of nationalism?

Answer 11

• Liberal nationalism
• Conservative nationalism
• Anti/post colonialism
• expansionist nationalism

Question 12

What are the main two types of internationalism ?

Answer 12

• Liberal internationalism -

- Socialist internationalism

Question 13

Explain the definition of the two types of internationalism

Answer 13

Liberal internationalism- individuals have the right to self determinations similarly to individuals . these independent nation states will seek to co operae with each other by exchanging goods and services

• Socialist internationalism is the concern with extending principles of harmany and cooperation . The belief that nations are an a way of dividing people and maintain false class consciousness to prevent them from realising they are being exploited

Question 14

What are the overall nationalist views on human nature?

Answer 14

• A common view on human nature according to nationalists is that humans naturally wish to be united around common themes
• they believe in human instinct
• Conservative nationalists see humans as drawn to the familiar and known suggesting that nationalism unites people with common traits
• Liberal nationalists see humans as rational individuals who make choice out of free will

Question 15

What are some views of the state according to nationalists ?

Answer 15

• Liberal nationalists view the state as a body which nations aspire to and the ideal preference is a world of nation-. the states should self determinate and work with other states as a means of cooperating and furthering both of there positions in society
• states, Conservative nationalists argue that the state unites people/ the country and promotes patronims , collectivism and
• Expansionist nationalists use and view the state as a means of dominance, exerting it over smaller states to show how powerful they are. states are power hungry , ruthless and selfish who only care about there own people .

Question 16

What are some views on society according to nationalists ?

Answer 16

• common view of society, in that it is defined in terms of ethnic or cultural trait
• ciety to that extent is a series of mono-cultural segments. Society is held together and identified by widely held ideas and beliefs - there is no division. Nationalists would see a multicultural society as unstable and not able to unify and work together for any common goal.

Question 17

What are some nationalist views on the economy?

Answer 17

cross the political spectrum, so there is no distinct or single economic view which emerges from nationalism. Nationalists on the extreme have willingly used economic planning to command the economy in terms of production. Conservative nationalists have been sceptical of large organisations with an international character taking ownership of a country’s economic capital.

Question 18

What is liberal nationalism ?

Answer 18

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Question 19

Who are the nationalist key thinkers ?

Answer 19

• Jean Jacques rousseau
• Jonann Gottfried von Heder
• Guiseppe mazzini
• Charles maurras
• Marcus Garvey

Question 20

Name the different types of nationalism ?

Answer 20

• Liberal nationalism
• Conservative nationalism
• Anti -colonial , post colonial nationalism
• Black nationalism
• Expansionaist nationalism

Question 21

Explain liberal nationalism .

Answer 21

Liberal nationalism is quite fluid which can be oppressive or liberating., liberal nationalism applies the principle of individualism to nations which emerged due to the desire for popular self government. Liberal nations believe in freedom that nations are sovereign entities.

Question 22

What is an example of a liberal nation .

Answer 22

Germany as it wishes to unite states into one nation

Question 23

Use some words to describe liberal nationalism ?

Answer 23

• self determination
• believe in balanced harmony
• believe in freedom
• entitled to liberty and rights
• inclusive

Question 24

Explain conservative nationalism

Answer 24

• emerged due to concerns by conservatives over the threat of liberal nationalism
• Associated with the existing world order
• shaped by traditional monarchy
• apply that principle of organic society to nations , believing nations emerge naturally amongst those who want to live with others

Question 25

What are some words/ concepts that reflect conservative nationalism ?

Answer 25

- Rejection of self determination - exclusiveness - National community - reject multi multiculturalism - monarchy the spirit of the nation

Question 26

Explain anti-colonialism and post colonial nationalism?

Answer 26

These are the types of nationalism that has gone through two stages Anti colonialism - questioned foreign dominance because the citizens of countries colonised other nations and started to reject colonial dominance example 1914 90% of Africa had been colonised by European powers - post colonial nationalism is what happens when nations have achieved their goal

Question 27

give some examples of conflicts regarding nationhood and explain what this means

Answer 27

- Conflict is introduced when another group of people do not consider themselves a nation for example - conflict in Northern Ireland 169-1998 - the desires for Scottish independence in Scotland

Question 28

explain the aim of self determination and who this is linked to

Answer 28

self-determination is the primary aims of most nations , this is because most nations believe that only they know what they want. this links to Jean-Jacques Rousseaus ideas of general will

Question 29

What happens when a nations desire for self determination is pleased ?

Answer 29

``` It becomes a nation state, this means a nation rules itself within a geographical area that it controls example - Italy - Denmark known as italians and danes ```

Question 30

what two principles are closely linked to the nations?

Answer 30

- self determination | - nation state

Question 31

apply the idea of self determination to ideas on human nature and society

Answer 31

- Human nature- because self determination is considered to be a rational idea it is connected to the nature of humans reinforcing that idea of nationalism - Society- self determination is linked to society because it is suggesting that the nation is a genuinely capable of self government and a political community

Question 32

Apply the idea of the nation state to the state and the economy

Answer 32

- STATE- the concept of the nation state supports the view that natiosn should rule themselves in their own state - Economy- A nation state has control over its economy and can seek wither a mutually independent model with other nations or autrky

Question 33

Explain some ideas of race?

Answer 33

- such beliefs argue that race is biological which means that it is unchangeable, ONE IS born into a specific race however only a couple of nationalist believe this - Forms of nationalism that use race as their determining factor, are highly exclusive as no one can be apart of that nation unless they are born in to it eg Nazi Germany

Question 34

Apply the concept of racialism to Human nature and the state

Answer 34

- Human nature, Racialism is based on the ideas that ones human nature is connected to ones race and that different races have different qualities - Society, racialist approaches to nationhood envisions as segregated society in which different races live severalty

Question 35

Explain the concept of liberal internationalism and what it is concerned with

Answer 35

- Liberal internationalism is concerned with maintaining peace and stability - liberal internationalists believe that nations should be encouraged to be independent Harm principle - combination of independence and independence.