How do international sporting events reinforce nationalism?
They create pride, unity, and loyalty by encouraging people to identify with their nation's values and achievements.
How can politics influence national identity?
Example: Japan's2005 school textbook protests — seen as whitewashing history (e.g., Nanking Massacre). In the UK, UKIP pushed for Brexit and citizenship tests to promote British values and integration.
Why did UKIP's influence decline after 2018?
It suggests political nationalism can be temporary and issue-driven (e.g., focused on Brexit).
What are the legally required 'British values' schools must promote since 2014?
Democracy, Rule of Law, Individual Liberty and Mutual Respect & Tolerance
How do events like the Olympics represent national identity?
Through ceremonies that showcase a country’s history, culture, and values (e.g., London 2012: industrial revolution, James Bond, NHS).
What did the 2011 UK Census reveal about national identity in London?
Population (2016): 8.6 million; 3.1M born overseas. Ethnic minorities (2011): 44% (up from 29% in 2001). Ethnic minorities often identified as "British". White British identified more as "English", "Welsh", etc. White other often felt disconnected from "Britishness"
How does globalisation affect national identity?
Reduces clear-cut national loyalty; identity varies between generations. Urban areas become multicultural hubs. Countries like France resist Anglicisation. Japan limits immigration to protect culture