Nationalism

• Nationalism


  The idea that the nation is the basis of a community of people and their identity is based on shared elements such as language, culture, traditions, geography, history, or religion
• Identity can be complicated, with people feeling a basis in multiple communities (e.g. Scottish and British)
• German nationalism predated the actual nation-state of Germany
• Nations


  • Tend to seek self-determination and create nation-states
  • Can be associated with colonialism, expansionism, and imposing cultural dominance
  • Can also be associated with anti-colonialism and seeking independence
• Culturalism


  The belief that shared culture is absolutely key, and that a nation has special characteristics or a 'Volk-geist' that makes it superior
• Culturalism can lead to racialism and discriminatory actions based on race and ethnicity
• Civic nationalism


  A form of nationalism focused on equality, respect, and cooperation rather than cultural superiority
• Liberal nationalism


  A form of nationalism that respects the sovereignty of different nations while promoting cooperation
• Forms of nationalism


  • Civic nationalism
  • Liberal nationalism
  • Chauvinistic nationalism
  • Expansionistic nationalism
  • Anti-colonial nationalism
  • Black nationalism
• Nationalism and the economy

  • Liberal nationalists want to economically collaborate with other nations
  • Chauvinistic nationalists see other nations as economic threats and seek autonomy or exploitation
  • Nativists want to protect the interests of the original group and pursue protectionism
• Nationalism and the state

  • Promotes self-determination and the creation of nation-states
  • Can break down existing empires and nation-states
  • Often connects national identity to state institutions like monarchy and parliament
  • Some states are multinational, with multiple nations within
• Americans often have a 'prefix' to their identity (e.g. Irish-American, Italian-American)