Nationalism and Globalisation Flashcards
Why does Modernist paradigm hold most consensus?
Even its critics have to concede that modernity altered the pre-modern concept of nationalism.
What did Hobswam argue?
That nationalism was dwindling due as the structural conditions that once required no longer exist.
How has globalisation altered political discourse?
Governments have to find balance between serving citizens and securing a beneficial status for the nation in global context.
Ariley - How has the workforce changed?
More conceded with supra national events and identities less with the nation.
Kaldor features of new Nationalism.
Globalsiation enhances new nationalism. Nationalsim built on xenophobia, fear and insecurity. Angry unemployed men.
How can new nationalism help modernist paradigm and perennial?
Modernist argue that globalisation is part of modernity and there is still a need for it however this is greatly reduced. Shows nationalism has not died and is resurgent.
Smith says
Global culture cannot provide same sentimental features that nation does. Will never be replacement.
What is nationalism based on?
passion and a retelling of the ‘heroic’ past.
Arleiy and the Swedes.
Hold more protectionist views not cosmopolitan ones.
Calhoun argues?
That the nation provides a sense of security and belonging that no other body can. Therefore changing political discourse will not alter national sentimentality.
Why is it important to remember plurality of society? Castells.
Some sections of society will react much more positively to globalisation than others.
