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A nation can be distinguished from a state by the fact that a nation is often considered an ethnic or cultural community, whereas a state is considered a political entity. The concept of nationalism is based on the assumptions that humankind can be naturally divided into distinct nations and that each of these nations is comprised of a political community. Membership of this political community is often linked to a strong sense of identity, frequently defined by common origin, ethnicity or cultural ties. The concept of Nationalism is often linked the idea of legitimacy and a consequent desire for self-determination. Cultural nationalism emphasises the need to defend and strengthen [[Cultural Heritage|cultural heritage]], such as a national language, religion or a way of life. | A nation can be distinguished from a state by the fact that a nation is often considered an ethnic or cultural community, whereas a state is considered a political entity. The concept of nationalism is based on the assumptions that humankind can be naturally divided into distinct nations and that each of these nations is comprised of a political community. Membership of this political community is often linked to a strong sense of identity, frequently defined by common origin, ethnicity or cultural ties. The concept of Nationalism is often linked the idea of legitimacy and a consequent desire for self-determination. Cultural nationalism emphasises the need to defend and strengthen [[Cultural Heritage|cultural heritage]], such as a national language, religion or a way of life. | ||
[[Category:The Cultural Diplomacy Dictionary]] | [[Category:The Cultural Diplomacy Dictionary]] | ||
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| + | == External Links and References == | ||
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| + | *[http://plato.stanford.edu/entries/nationalism/ Nationalism (Stanford Encyclopedia of Psychology)] | ||
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| + | *[http://issuu.com/harvard_asia_pacific_review/docs/hapr11.1?viewMode=magazine Nationalism in Asia] | ||
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| + | *[http://www.nationalismproject.org/what.htm What is Nationalism] | ||
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| + | *[http://www.regentsprep.org/Regents/global/themes/nationalism/index.cfm Nationalism and Nation State] | ||
Latest revision as of 08:05, 7 April 2014
A nation can be distinguished from a state by the fact that a nation is often considered an ethnic or cultural community, whereas a state is considered a political entity. The concept of nationalism is based on the assumptions that humankind can be naturally divided into distinct nations and that each of these nations is comprised of a political community. Membership of this political community is often linked to a strong sense of identity, frequently defined by common origin, ethnicity or cultural ties. The concept of Nationalism is often linked the idea of legitimacy and a consequent desire for self-determination. Cultural nationalism emphasises the need to defend and strengthen cultural heritage, such as a national language, religion or a way of life.
