Topic 4- Nationality and Identityi

Question 1

Nation

Nation state

Answer 1

a particular geographical area which a group of people identify

is a nation which has its own independent government controlling a geographical area

Question 2

Nationality

Answer 2

Is having a citizenship of a nation-state including things like voting rights&a passport

Question 3

Hall: National identity

Answer 3

• every nation has a collection of stories and symbols which people use to construct and express their national identity
• e.g flags, national anthem and foods

Question 4

How are national identities formed?

Answer 4

• agencies of secondary socialisation

- through the agencies people learn a common language which is an important aspect of national identity

Question 5

how does the education system form an individuals national identity

Answer 5

• The subjects taught: citizenship, language,literature and history
• national anthems e.g in America are sung
• and understanding&respect for national values

Question 6

How does the mass media form an individuals national identity

Answer 6

• promote a national identity by giving higher priority to national news over foreign news
• celebrating national sports e.g national footballl matches

Question 7

Other ways national identity is formed

ceremonies and rituals and events

Answer 7

• Royal events like weddings

- Bonfire night(Britain)

Question 8

Palmer:

Tourists and Historic Sights

Answer 8

• distinctive sense of national identity is promoted through historic sights attracting tourists
• e.g Big Ben, Eiffel Tower,

Question 9

Nationalism

Answer 9

Involves a sense of pride in, and commitment to, a nation, and a very strong sense of national identity

Question 10

Different ethnic groups in Britain

Why is it difficult to identify a specific British Identity and a British culture

Answer 10

Welsh, Irish, Scottish, English, Indian, Bangladeshi, African Caribbean
Because there’s a wide variety of ethnic groups within Britain

Question 11

Hall:

Globalisation and nationality

Answer 11

-a consequence of globalisation is a decline in national cultures>new cultures of hybridity&new hybrid identities

Question 12

How is the mass media leading to a decline in national identity

Answer 12

• decisions and evens in one part of the world can now have a significant consequence on other parts of the world
• mass media:reports everything instantly&exposes people to other cultures
• exposes people to different cultures including attitudes, values, religious beliefs and fashion

Question 13

Example of not being able to identify British Foods

Answer 13

curries, samosas, chicken tikka,pasta pizza and Chinese foods are all widely eaten in Britain

Question 14

Hall: A rise in nationalism

Answer 14

• globalisation may be undermining traditional views of national identity
• this&the growth of EU also gives a rise to nationalism &a reassertion of national identity.

Question 15

British identity crisis

Answer 15

• growing identity crisis in UK
• the identity is becoming less important to the majority of people
• e.g survey: 67% of individuals identify themselves as Welsh