Nationality Flashcards
what is the definition of nationality
the status of belonging to a particular nation which you have legal status within
what do functionalists believe about nationality
it is important for social cohesion
makes you feel apart of something bigger (social solidarity)
care about your society so are more likely to cooperate to help it function
what do marxists believe about nationality
its a form of false class consciousness (drives you away from your class identity)
distacts you from classs position
may blame problems on other countries
how many key influences are there on british identity and who cam up with this theory
8 key influences
Guibernau and Goldblatt
what are the 8 key influences of a british identity
Geography
Religion
Symbolism
Political and legal system
Language
War
Monarchy
British empire
What are the different ways britians are socialised into a british identity
Common language - english
Education - British history, english lit and RS
National rituals - royal and state occasions
Symbols - Dress, uniform passport
Mass media - talks of bitish achievement
Mass production of fashion and tase - particular foods and consumer good and retain outlets
what are some reason for national identity declining (6)
Celtic identity - Can identity as Welsh/ Scottish/ English rather than british
Americanisation - american culture is taking over british - nike
Diaspora - individuals retaining links to their coutry of origin
Multiculturalism - 39% of ethnic minorities saw themselves as british
Globalisation - british companies taken over by foreigners and political alliances
English identity - being proud to be british rather than being associated
what are some reasons against british identity declining (2)
Hall: reaction to decline in british identity strengthens it - feel under threat of their national identity so challenge results in resistance
Cultural hhybridity - it is not declining it is just changing form to match multicultural society we live in
