Polici

Question 1

In group and out group identity

Answer 1

◦Political Identity: the ways in which individuals categorize themselves and others AND how they understand the relationship of domination and oppression that exist between groups

Question 2

Economic origin

Answer 2

The identities that people will organize around our based on their economic interests
◦Bourgeoisie
◦proletariat

Question 3

Cultural origin

Answer 3

Non-economic factors are strong contributors for political mobilization
◦Cultural symbols develop political significance by demonstrating membership and support for the in-group

Money cannot by membership in some identity groups

Question 4

Primordial

Answer 4

traits people are born with or acquire in early childhood based
Kinship bonds:
◦Deep connections people have toward members of a broader community
◦Identity is politicized because those deep bonds (language, religion, symbols) are worth defending or promoting.
Huntington’s Clash of Civilizations

Question 5

Constructivism

Answer 5

Changes in the social context and competition for power SHAPE how identity is politicized and even what attributes individuals use to establish common identities.

◦Individual choices in identity that are not based on kinship bonds

◦Social context that can shape how identities are perceived and thus the political goals of the group

Question 6

Define identity and it’s significance in politics

Answer 6

characteristics (beliefs, traits, qualities, etc.) that can be used to identity like groups of people or exclude individuals.
◦Religion, nationality, place of residence, occupation, gender, language, family ties, economic status, social interests, etc…
Significance:
when people mobilize to advance interests of or defend perceived threats to their identity groups