- Quote: "It tends to promote the interests of a particular nation, especially with the aim of gaining and maintaining the nation's sovereignty over its perceived homeland to create a nation-state."
The belief that one's nation-state is superior to others.
Definition of Nationalism: The study of the concept of nationalism and its definition as a political, social, and cultural ideology centered on the idea of the nation and the desire for political and social independence.
Historical Origins of Nationalism: The study of how nationalism developed over time, from the 18th century to the present, including the Enlightenment, French Revolution, and the formation of modern nation-states.
Types of Nationalism: The study of the different types of nationalism, including ethnic, civic, cultural, and political nationalism.
Nationalist Ideologies: The study of nationalist ideologies, including fascism, communism, and democratic nationalism.
Nationalism and Identity: The study of how nationalism is linked to identity, including the construction of national identity, the role of language and culture, and nationalism as a response to social and political changes.
Nationalism and Globalization: The study of the impact of globalization on nationalism, including the growing tension between cosmopolitanism and nationalism.
Nationalism and International Relations: The study of the relationship between nationalism and international relations, including the impact of nationalism on diplomacy and conflict resolution.
Nationalism and Racism: The study of the relationship between nationalism and racism, including the role of exclusionary nationalism in promoting hate speech, discrimination, and violence.
Nationalist Movements: The study of nationalist movements around the world, including their goals, tactics, and impact on society and politics.
Nationalism in The United States: The study of nationalism in the United States, including its historical roots, contemporary manifestations, and impact on American politics.
- Quote: "It holds that each nation should govern itself, free from outside interference (self-determination), that a nation is a natural and ideal basis for a polity, and that the nation is the only rightful source of political power."
- Quote: "It further aims to build and maintain a single national identity, based on a combination of shared social characteristics such as culture, ethnicity, geographic location, language, politics, religion, traditions, and belief in a shared singular history."
- Quote: "Nationalism, therefore, seeks to preserve and foster a nation's traditional culture."
- Quote: "The two main divergent forms identified by scholars are ethnic nationalism and civic nationalism."
- Quote: "Beginning in the late 18th century, particularly with the French Revolution and the spread of the principle of popular sovereignty or self-determination, the idea that 'the people' should rule is developed by political theorists."
- Quote: "This view has since been rejected by most scholars, and nations are now viewed as socially constructed and historically contingent."
- Quote: "Modernization theory... adopts a constructivist approach and proposes that nationalism emerged due to processes of modernization, such as industrialization, urbanization, and mass education, which made national consciousness possible."
- Quote: "Proponents of this theory describe nations as 'imagined communities' and nationalism as an 'invented tradition' in which shared sentiment provides a form of collective identity and binds individuals together in political solidarity."
- Quote: "A third theory, ethnosymbolism explains nationalism as a product of symbols, myths, and traditions, and is associated with the work of Anthony D. Smith."
- Quote: "The moral value of nationalism, the relationship between nationalism and patriotism, and the compatibility of nationalism and cosmopolitanism are all subjects of philosophical debate."
- Quote: "Nationalism can be combined with diverse political goals and ideologies such as conservatism (national conservatism and right-wing populism) or socialism (left-wing nationalism)."
- Quote: "In practice, nationalism is seen as positive or negative depending on its ideology and outcomes."
- Quote: "Nationalism has been a feature of movements for freedom and justice, has been associated with cultural revivals, and encourages pride in national achievements."
- Quote: "It has also been used to legitimize racial, ethnic, and religious divisions, suppress or attack minorities, and undermine human rights and democratic traditions."
- Quote: "It tends to promote the interests of a particular nation, especially with the aim of gaining and maintaining the nation's sovereignty over its perceived homeland to create a nation-state."
- Quote: "It further aims to build and maintain a single national identity, based on a combination of shared social characteristics such as culture, ethnicity, geographic location, language, politics (or the government), religion, traditions and belief in a shared singular history."
- Quote: "It holds that each nation should govern itself, free from outside interference (self-determination), that a nation is a natural and ideal basis for a polity, and that the nation is the only rightful source of political power."
- Quote: "Three main theories have been used to explain the emergence of nationalism: Primordialism (perennialism), Modernization theory, and Ethnosymbolism."
- Quote: "Nationalism, therefore, seeks to preserve and foster a nation's traditional culture."