Nations and Citizens (Nationalism)

Vocabulary flashcards on nations and nationalism.

Zoon Politikon

Aristotle's concept referring to humans as political animals, emphasizing the importance of community and political order.

Nationalism

An ideology that emphasizes loyalty and devotion to a nation, often based on shared culture, language, or history.

Modernity of Nations

The idea that nations, as we understand them today, are a relatively recent development, emerging with the rise of modern political and economic systems.

Benedict Anderson

He described nations as imagined communities, united by shared ideas and a sense of belonging, rather than face-to-face interactions.

Ernest Gellner

He believed that nations are a product of modernization, particularly the need for a unified culture and language in modern economies.

Michel Foucault

He focused on how states shape and control individual bodies through bio-politics, contributing to national formation.

Ethnic Nation (Volksnation)

A nation based on shared ethnicity, ancestry, or perceived racial characteristics.

Cultural Nation (Kulturnation)

A nation based on a shared national culture, often promoted by the state, including language, religion, and traditions.

State-nation, Civic Nation (Staatsnation)

A nation based on loyalty to and identification with a constitution and political institutions.

Hybridity & Change

The evolving and blending of national identities, influenced by factors such as culture, ethnicity, and constitutional ideals.

Biopolitics

The process by which states exert power over their populations through the management of life, health, and reproduction.

Gender and Nation

Refers to the social and cultural construction of gender roles and identities within a nation.

Constitutional Patriotism

Loyalty to a nation that transcends ethnic, cultural, or political differences, emphasizing shared citizenship and values.

Media and National Identity

The role of media in shaping national identity through narratives, symbols, and shared experiences.

Fluidity of National Identity

The concept that national identity is not fixed but constantly evolving due to migration, cultural exchange, and globalization.

Nationalism vs. Patriotism

Nationalism involves a sense of superiority over other nations, while patriotism is love and devotion to one's own nation.

Cosmopolitanism

The ideology that all human beings belong to a single community, transcending national boundaries.

Xenophobia

Fear or hatred of strangers or foreigners, often exacerbated by strong nationalistic sentiments.

Diaspora

The dispersion of any people from their original homeland, often maintaining a sense of shared identity and connection.

Sovereignty

The full right and power of a governing body over itself, without any interference from outside sources or bodies.