Nationalism and its illness: Political Violence.
There has been a strong correlation between nationalism and political violence throughout the years. What is important is the extent to which nation-based conflicts regarding religion, language and ethnicity differences are causing statewide conflicts. However, by examining these causes such as nationalism, we should not underestimate other factors such as inequality and class conflicts which can play significant roles in forming state violence. Thus, it is better first to discover the true sense of state violence, its predicted and observed causes and then illustrate the phenomenon by giving some major examples from the real world such as the Irish and Lebanon interstate conflicts. So it is very crucial to ask the question: "How do conflicts derived from nationalistic ideologies arise from complex combinations of ethnic strength, class, inequality, political opportunity, mobilization processes or international interventions?" The last question to answer will be the future of nationalism, will there be an end to the imagined idea of nationalism in this smalling global world or are we going to witness strengthening of the power of nation-states?.
To look at this issue from the black and white perspective seems to be not logical. Globalization can both cause the weakening and strengthening of the state by those fundamental changes. On the one hand, the state can be seen as the vehicle for the global spread of economic and technological progress, but on the other, it can be presented as the source of violence and repression and maybe a fundamental barrier to the unification of the world. (Smith 1992,256) When we look at political violence, we can figure out that in political violence there exists a rational aim in committing the crime. It is most of the times defined as the use of actual physical violence or serious threats of violence to achieve political goals (Danziger, 2001, 258).
Compare and contrast the concepts of civic and ethnic nationalism. ... Nationalism in Europe: 1789-1945. ... Ethnic nationalism usually refers to nationalism determined by descent. ... Nations and Nationalism. ... The League rationalised its demand on the basis of what it called the "two-nation theory". ...
Black Nationalism is the name given to revitalization movements among black Americans. ... Its purpose was to promote self-help programs for blacks, African independence struggles, back-to-Africa plans, and racial pride. ... (Third Way, 4) Perhaps one of the best-known examples of Black Nationalism is the Nation of Islam. ... (Black Nationalism, 1) Fard disappeared sometime in 1933 or 1934. ... It has fostered a profound nationalism in black youth. ...
Why has Nationalism Become Such a Powerful Force in the Modern World? ... One could define nationalism as a set of beliefs which asserts that a particular community of people constitutes an actual or potential nation, or desire for an advancement of that nation and projection of its virtues and powers. ... In "Nations and Nationalism" Gellner attempts to answer the question of why nationalism is so pervasive in the modern world. ... Furthermore, and perhaps more significantly, Gellner conceptualises nationalism and, in a sense generalizes it in a way which belies its complexity and many d...
Nationalism and its illness: Political Violence There has been a strong correlation between nationalism and political violence throughout the years. ... Political violence often forms its base on separation. ... When we enter into the subject of separatism and the struggle for autonomy of a certain group, "nationalism" and its consequences should be discussed and analyzed. ... (Danziger, 2001,268) So it is better first to understand the concept of nationalism and its implications and then to analyze historically the separatist groups and their rational aims. Nationalism implies two m...
Beginning a) Nationalism in the beginning b) Black Nationalism III. ... It has always served us well as a symbol of Nationalism and patriotism. ... Nationalism is people's sense of belonging together as a nation. ... Malcolm X, a strong Muslim leader, thought that you should fight back violence with violence. ... Today the party has dwindled and diminished to nothing, but its leaders are still going strong. ...
Nationalism by Mahatma Gandhi One person or a group of people can take on a major role of the unification process that brings upon nationalism for their country. To get a better understanding of what nationalism is, one must learn the meaning of "nationalism." ... Nationalism is a striving force that can help a country thrive. ... Gandhi's movement resulted in the loss of civilians but that number was minimal compared to that lost by other countries who used violence to achieve nationalism. ... Gandhi is internationally esteemed for his doctrine of non-violence to achieve political ...
A) Nationalism was said to be ignored when: a) People were put under foreign rule. ... B) Pros: examples illustrating the overlooking of nationalism: 1) Belgium 2) Poland 3) Germany 4) Italy 5) Saxony 6) Norway (joined with Sweden) C) Justifications for overlooking nationalism in 1815: 1. ... For them, nationalism meant to be freed from French rule (liberation). c) Nationalism was undermined because of its connection with the French Rev and the general mood in 1815 was against the Rev. ... D) Cons: Actually nationalism was NOT entirely ignored: a) No foreign rule was imposed i...
Canadian Studies 30 Nationalism is defined as having beliefs in a nation, but should Canada become more nationalistic? ... Having to much pride in you country can lead to violence like raids after sporting events. ... The United States are compared to Germany because they both have shown extreme acts of violence I think of nationalism as a bad thing, you can tell by just looking at all our historic events in the past, they are all based around one nation trying to be the strongest. ... If we can show our nationalism in a safe way where we won't offend anyone else then that would ...
The concept of nationalism affected the world on numerous levels during the 20th century. ... Today, nationalism is felt by everyone and has been responsible for many of today's conflicts. With conflicting views on life in general, opposing nations are quick to express their ideologies by any means possible, including violence. ... In comparison, democratic leaders promote nationalism within their country for the good of the people. ... Many of the conflicts that have occurred in the 20th century were a direct result of ultra-nationalism. ...
