DEFINING NATIONALISM Nationalism is a term referring to

DEFINING NATIONALISM

• Nationalism: is a term referring to a doctrine (code of beliefs) or political movement that holds that a nation, usually defined in terms of ethnicity or culture, has the right to constitute an independent or autonomous political community based on a shared history and common destiny.

Lets Translate That Into Simple Language!!!!! • Nationalism: is a belief or movement held by people with a common history that states that people of a nation have the right to make an independent or sovereign nation.

• Despite the definition, nationalism can also be seen as intense feeling of pride for one’s “nation”. • Throughout history, there are many different types of nationalism that have been seen.

Types of Nationalism • We are going to examine the following types of nationalism: a) civic nationalism b) ethnic nationalism c) patriotism d) ultranationalism e) sports nationalism

Civic Nationalism • Civic Nationalism or Civil Nationalism, is the form of nationalism in which the state derives political legitimacy from the active participation of its citizenry, from the degree to which it represents the “will of the people”.

• How do citizens “actively participate”? . . voting!! • Civic nationalism is the essence of democracy because the government is elected by the people for the people • Membership of the civic nation is considered voluntary (people are not required to vote)

Ethnic Nationalism • Ethnic nationalism, or ethnonationalism, defines the nation in terms of ethnicity, which always includes some element of descent from previous generations. • It includes ideas of a culture shared between members of the group and with their ancestors, and usually a shared language.

• The central political tenet of ethnic nationalism is that each ethnic group on earth is entitled to self determination. - this means that minority groups within a nation-state be given the right to freely express their ethnicity and culture how they see fit.

• Sadly, ethnic nationalism has been the motivation for many of history’s most extreme acts of hatred. • Nazi’s used ethnic nationalism to justify the extermination of millions of Jews and other ethnic groups. • Modern examples include Rwanda and the former Yugoslavia.

Patriotism

• Patriotism: Love of and devotion to ones country. A commitment to the defense of ones country and its interests. • Patriotism is closely associated with nationalism, and the terms are often used interchangeably. • Strictly speaking, nationalism is an ideology (collection of ideas).

• Patriotism is a attitude/belief that commonly manifests itself in outward actions, such as flag waving, fireworks (on Canada Day), singing the national anthem etc. • http: //www. youtube. com/watch? v=me. Lpu F 9 UMvk • http: //www. youtube. com/watch? v=Jq. Ude 5 i 4 Kb. I

• Patriotism also implies that the individual should place the interests of the nation above their personal and group interests. • In wartime, the sacrifice may extend to their own life. Death in battle for the fatherland or motherland is the archetype of extreme patriotism • http: //www. youtube. com/watch? v=dhebp np. BFg 8&feature=related

Civic Patriotism vs National Patriotism • Civic patriotism is the expression of patriotism on a “local” level • Usually involves a pride in something related to your hometown • Civic patriotism and national patriotism can coexist

• Examples of civic patriotism include being a devoted fan of a particular team • Oilers vs Flames fans • Eskimo Empire • Rider Nation • Steeler Nation

• In Canada, nothing seems more Canadian than hockey and a great deal of national patriotism is derided from our hockey success on an international level. • http: //www. youtube. com/watch? v=ndolgl Go 5 Jc&feature=related • http: //www. youtube. com/watch? v=pi. XPw. Zmzc 4

Sport Nationalism • Often times nationalism, patriotism and sport go hand-in-hand • As we just saw, hockey, Canada and nationalism go together • Sports provide an peaceful arena for people to show nationalism

• International sporting events allow for countries to compete for national pride. • We see many examples of national symbols displayed at international sporting events. • The Olympics are the premier stage for nationalist competition, and its history reflects the history of political competition and conflict.

Examples of Olympic Competition and Nationalism • 1936 Berlin Olympics: Nazi’s used them as a forum for showcasing the Third Reich and the supremacy of the Aryan Race. http: //www. youtube. com/watch? v=Ay 1 Wb K 575 k 0&feature=related

• 1980 Moscow Olympics: many western countries boycotted in protest of the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan • 1984 Los Angeles Olympics: many Soviet allied countries boycotted in retaliation to the US boycott in 1980

• The World Cup is another example of an international sporting event that showcases nationalism.