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Creating a Sense of Nationalism. Social 20-1 Textbook: pg. 20-28. Definitions of Nationalism. “a belief in nation” “a shared sense of kinship or belonging” “a shared collective consciousness of a collective identity” “a specific type of political or sociological movement”
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Creating a Sense of Nationalism Social 20-1 Textbook: pg. 20-28
Definitions of Nationalism • “a belief in nation” • “a shared sense of kinship or belonging” • “a shared collective consciousness of a collective identity” • “a specific type of political or sociological movement” • Can we put these together into one definition?
Factors of Nationalism Let’s look at each of the 7 factors of nationalism and see how they fit together
Ethnicity • Ethnicity includes factors such as: • Ancestry • Family ties • History & language • Cultural ties • Ethnicity is a factor of nationalism because of the shared experiences by people of a common ethnic background • Some groups that identify themselves on ethnic grounds: • Quebecois • Africans • To be continued… • The Jews
Geography • Geography is important because it shapes nations: • Supports life • Shapes culture and architecture • Physical land is significant for many people around the world: • Canada’s First Nations • Jerusalem, for the Jews
Geography Case Study: Tibet • For hundreds of years, Tibetans were an isolated society – due to the Himalayan mountains • They are culturally unique • In 1951, China invaded and Tibet became a new province • Tibetans DO NOT identify themselves as Chinese • They are their own unique nation • Hence the Dalai Lama’s fight to free Tibet from China
History • Like other aspects of “nation”, history is intertwined with the other aspects • The best way for me to explain is through an example • Some of Canada’s national beliefs & history: • Bilingualism – Canada was settles by both French and English settlers • Collective Rights – Canada created treaties with the First nations, protecting their rights; this has extended beyond the First nations! • Freedom of religion – The mixture Roman Catholic and Protestant faiths has prompted this belief
Religious / Spiritual Beliefs • Religious VS Spiritual beliefs • Spiritual beliefs center on: • Finding the meaning of life • Connecting with a spiritual being • Achieving individual potential • Religious beliefs: • Are based more on organization • Are based more on tradition • Do include aspects of spirituality
Religious / Spiritual BeliefsAboriginal Nationalism • For the First Nations, spirituality comes from a person’s relationship with the natural world • Thus “spirituality” and “geography” are intertwined aspects of First Nations’ nationalism. • The shared beliefs of respect for nature, resources, and the natural world unites the First Nations’ peoples
Religious / Spiritual BeliefsQuébecois Nationalism • What did Honoré Mercier, premier of Quebec say about this in 1889? (page 24) • What factors of nationalism do we see combined with religious beliefs in the case of Québec? • With a jump in immigration, and greater religious diversity, do you believe Mercier’s quote still applies to Québec today?
Language(s) • A common language allows people to share ideas, knowledge, and wisdom • Language is VERY powerful • What happens if language is taken away? • E.g.: Canada and the Residential School System • Aboriginal culture was severely harmed Language even prompted people to challenge God!
Language(s) • For which groups of people do you believe language is a key component of their nationalism? List at least 3. An example is provided here for you. • E.g.: Quebecois • For each group of people you identified above, is language and independent factor of nationalism, or is it intertwined with others? • E.g.: Quebecois nationalism is a mixture of language, ethnicity (French), religion (Catholic), and others…
Cultural Values & Beliefs • Culture: “the unwritten way of knowing, being, and acting among the people of a nation based on shared traditions, beliefs, and values” • Culture is shown through: • Values & traditions • History, stories, myths • Art, TV, film • Ways of life • Clothing
Cultural Values & BeliefsQuestions for YOU What traditions does your family have? Does your family have any unique food traditions? Are these traditions unique, or a part of your heritage? Take marriage as an example. What symbols / traditions do you and your family have regarding this ceremony?
Politics & Citizenship • Citizenship: “the membership and participation of individuals in a political community” • Ways individuals participate: • Paying taxes • Obeying thte laws of the country • Serving in the armed forces • Voting • Respecting the rights of others • Defending one’s own rights and the rights of others
Politics & Citizenship • Define Patriotism (page 28) • What are some ways in which patriotism is shown? • Draw a picture of two Canadian symbols • Describe one way in which you have shown Canadian patriotism in the past.