Social 20-1 (booklet 1)

Nationalism

The feeling of loyalty to a nation; it is something in one’s mind and abstract idea; the people who make up a nation feel that they have a common bond which unites them and sets them apart from other people

common territory

Within recognize borders, the land area belongs to the people, the people feel attached to the land where they are born and live

Common racial or ethnic group

The people belong to a group with common ancestors and common characteristics

Common language

The people usually speak the same language, makes it possible to develop literature, or write history, which all the people understand

Common history, tradition or religion

Refers to events that have shaped one’s life, and those around them, includes benefits, attitudes, and practises handed down from previous generations, if others have the same customs and do things in the same way, they feel more comfortable and connected to each other, also provides unity and sharing, they all provide common values closeness to another occurs because people understand each other

Common interest or purpose

Means that people share in the goals of achieving an end result

Collective identity

A shared sense of identity

Melting pot

A homogeneous community made up of people from heterogeneous backgrounds

National myths

Shared stories, ideas and beliefs about a nation that may or may not be true

Language

A system of communication usually spoke or written that a group of people used to share ideas and interact

Ethnic

Relates to a group of people who share common ancestry, heritage or physical traits, often involves traditions, history, and shared experiences

Cultural

Refers to the shared customs, beliefs, arts, and way of life of a group of people often influences how people behave and celebrate life events

Religious/spiritual

Relates to beliefs practises and values concerning the divine the sacred or the meaning of life it often shapes, moral choices and community life

Geographic

Based on the place or region where a person lives or comes from, can influence lifestyle, culture, and identity

Citizenship

Refers to legal membership in a country which comes with rights responsibilities, and a sense of belonging to a nation

Nation

A group of people who are connected by a sense of belonging and acceptance, and who identify themselves as a nation

Nation State

A territory with internationally recognized boundaries and a politically organized body of people under a sovereign government

Ethnic nationalism

A form of nationalism where a nation is defined by shared ethnicity, ancestry, language, culture, or religion rather than by citizenship or laws

Civic nationalism

A form of nationalism based on shared political values laws and citizenship, where people belong to the nation by choosing to follow its principles, regardless of ethnicity or culture

National self-determination

The idea that a nation or people have the right to govern themselves and choose their own political status without outside control

Sovereignty

A nation’s right to self government and control over its own jurisdiction that is recognized by other nation

Patriotism

A feeling of pride, loyalty and love for one’s country, often shown through support for its values, traditions and institutions

Revolution

Forcible overthrow of government

First estate

Clergy 1% of population owning 20% of land

Second estate

Nobles 2% of population who had many privileges and owned a great deal of land

Third estate

Common nurse included, peasant, servant, skilled and unskilled workers, doctors, lawyers, teachers, storekeepers, and labourers middle class no privileges, paid majority of taxes, no voice in government

Contending loyalties

Situations where a person feels pulled between different commitments. This can create conflict when those loyalties do not align

Cultural pluralism

The idea that many different cultural groups can exist together in one society while keeping their traditions and identities

Reasonable accommodation

Making fair adjustments to rules or practises so people of different, cultural, religious or personal needs can participate equally

Sovereignrists/separatist

People who want a region to separate from a larger country and become independent

Federalists

People who support a system of government where power is shared between a central government and regional governments

Non-nationalist loyalty

A commitment or sense of attachment to something other than one’s nation, such as family, culture, religion, or community

Reconcile

To restore friendly relations or find a way to make conflicting ideas or groups compatible

Inflation

The general increase in prices overtime, which reduces the purchasing power of money

Segregation

The four separation of people based on characteristics, such as race, religion, or ethnicity

Alienation

The feeling of being isolated disconnected or excluded from others or society