nationalism Flashcards
What is nationalism ?
Nationalism is the belief that the nation should be the central unit of political organisation
What is meant by a nation?
A nation is a community of people who consider themselves to be connected together
Are there different ways of defining a nation?
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What is meant by self- determination ?
This is the belief that nations should decide how they are governed. They are capable of self government
What is meant by a nation state ?
A nation state is one that rules itself in its own state and controls the economy
Is the idea of a nation state universally supported?
No, some argue that ..,
What is meant by culturalism ?
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
What is meant by racialism ?
Racialism is the idea that there is not a single human race, instead there are a number of distinct races
What is meant by internationalism ?
This is the idea that the world should unite across boundaries to advance their common interest in society
What is meant by colonialism?(imperialism)
- 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
What are the types of nationalism?
- Liberal nationalism
- Conservative nationalism
- Anti/post colonialism
- expansionist nationalism
What are the main two types of internationalism ?
- Liberal internationalism -
- Socialist internationalism
Explain the definition of the two types of internationalism
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
What are the overall nationalist views on human nature?
- 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
What are some views of the state according to nationalists ?
- 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 .