Lecture on Ethnicity, Identity, and Nationalism

A collection of vocabulary flashcards focusing on key terms related to ethnicity, identity, colonialism, and national mythology based on the lecture notes.

Objective Exam

An exam primarily consisting of multiple-choice or true/false questions.

Reflection Paper

A written assignment where students reflect on topics discussed in class, particularly the challenges faced by guest speakers.

Ethnicity

A dynamic process that involves a shared cultural identity among groups, characterized by language, rituals, customs, and social networks.

Colonialism

The practice of acquiring and exploiting territory and peoples, often resulting in significant cultural and demographic shifts.

Kachaca

A traditional Rwandan process for resolving interpersonal conflicts, adapted for judicial use after the 1994 genocide.

Identity Entrepreneurs

Individuals or organizations that create and promote identities within a group to influence perceptions and behaviors.

National Mythology

The narratives and symbols a nation uses to construct and communicate its identity, often idealized and oversimplified.

Ethnic Conflict

Disputes and violence arising from the social and political tensions between different ethnic groups.

Populism

A political approach that strives to represent the interests of ordinary people, often against a perceived elite.

Cultural Globalization

The worldwide exchange and blending of cultures, leading to new cultural practices and identities.