core ideas

• What is nationalism based on?

  Nations as primary communities in society
• What has shaped the history of nationalism?

  Unified meaning due to differing interpretations
• What are the key concepts of nationalism?

  • Nations and Identity
  • Self-determination
  • The Nation State
  • Culturalism
  • Colonialism vs Self-Determination
  • Racism and Nationalism
  • Internationalism / Internationalist Perspectives
• How is a nation defined?

  A group sharing language, culture, history
• Why can national identity be complex?

  Due to overlapping identities like English and Scottish
• What does self-determination mean in nationalism?

  Nations should govern themselves
• What has self-determination led to in some cases?

  Struggles and conflicts, e.g. Yugoslavia
• What is a nation-state?

  When a nation aligns with a political entity
• What are the two components of a nation-state?

  The nation and the state
• What are the qualities of nationalism?

  • Rational vs Irrational
  • Civic (political) vs Cultural, ethnic, racial
  • Inclusive vs Exclusive
  • Progressive vs Reactionary
• What does culturalism focus on?

  Shared traditions and values
• What is civic nationalism?

  Inclusion through shared values
• What does cultural nationalism seek to preserve?

  Unique identities
• How does colonialism contradict nationalism?

  By imposing foreign rule
• What often triggers nationalist movements?

  Reactions to colonialism
• What do expansionist nationalists argue?

  Some nations are superior and deserve expansion
• What does racism falsely claim?

  Inherent superiority of some races
• How do expansionist nationalists use racial theories?

  To justify oppression
• What are the two perspectives of internationalism?

  • Liberal: Promotes self-determination and cooperation
  • Socialist: Rejects nationalism, emphasizes class struggle
• What do liberals believe about economic and cultural ties?

  They reduce conflict between nations
• What do socialists argue is more important than national identity?

  Class struggle
• How did Marx and Lenin view nationalism?

  As a distraction from class exploitation
• What did Marx and Lenin believe about the proletariat?

  They will unite across nations