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Lesson 12 national identity
This document discusses national identity and some of the complex issues surrounding it. It defines nationalism and explains how countries often try to reduce strong nationalism by promoting values of democracy, freedom and international cooperation. However, nationalism remains a powerful force that is reinforced through education, sports, politics and national symbols. It also addresses how globalization, migration, terrorism and multinational corporations challenge traditional notions of national identity and ownership.
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- 3. Starter • Why dowe need IGOs to help protect our environment • Why do some countries persistently ignore environmental rules and regulations
- 4. Learning Objectives • Understandthe concept of Nationalism • Consider the different aspects of our National Identity • Appreciate that some countries are more nationalistic than others • Assess the reasons why national identity is often hard to understand
- 5. What is ourNational Identity • After conflict often countries base themselves on democracy, freedom, respect and liberty • This is often a way of reducing nationalism • The EU and UN are based on these • We try to weak nationalism through internationalism and IGOs • However Nationalism remains a powerful force
- 6. • The Balkansshows how powerful nationalism can be • Nationalism can be reinforced through – Education – Sport – Politics • Where loyalty to a particular group can be reinforced
- 7. Public Events • Theseoften present an opportunity for nationalism to be seen. • Extremism can be seen via the National Front or the BNP
- 8. • A desireto show national pride such as sporting events or the opening of the Olympic games
- 9. Loyalty • Nationalism inspiresloyalty and devotion • Its often associated with slogans or symbols – Flags – Anthems – Currency – Passports • Identity and Loyalty are often tied to legal systems and methods of governance • We concentrate our loyalty by often criticising another system. • Football teams is a prime example of this
- 10. National Identity and Multinationalism •Thanks to globalisation we are now interconnected • Emerging countries are developing deeper connections with the developed world • This results in migration • This creates multinationalism with many ethnic groups • Questions of national identity therefore become more complex • In the UK people see themselves as English, Scottish or Welsh before they see themselves as British
- 11. Terrorism • Global terrorismhas created tension with Muslim communities in secular countries • Islamic Society of Britain recognise that first generation migrants may have felt culturally displaced from their home countries • Yet third and second generation Muslims regard the UK as their home
- 12. Challenges • Made InBritain is a very complex notion • Many British firms are owned by foreign companies • There is much confusion about this. – HP Sauce? – Dyson – Royal Doulton – Rayleigh • None are British owned • It’s not always as simple as we feel • Our national identity through our products are often not owned by the companies we think
- 13. Loss of Heritage •House of Fraser • Sarsons vinegar • Branston Pickle • Walker Crisps • Weetabix • Jaguar • Manchester United • Tetley • Smirnoff • Newcastle Brown Ale • Scottish Power • Thames Water • O2 • Heathrow Airport • Boots UK • Cadbury • Terry's Chocolate Orange • Rolls Royce
- 14. Westernisation • The world’slargest 500 companies generate $31.2 trillion in revenue and $1.7 trillion in profit and employ 65 million worldwide • British GDP = $2.86 trillion • This is equal to the whole output of Italy in profits per year. • They come from 36 countries but the majority are based in the USA, Europe, SE Asia • All project their influence globally through ownership of foreign companies
- 15. TNCs • Those inthe western world have much greater connections than elsewhere • They promote the capitalist model • Brand-orientated consumerism has lead to unethical exploitation in the worlds poorest countries (Remember the UNs first ideas that were voted down?) – Entitled to regulate and control activities of MNC operating within their territory – Free to nationalise or expropriate foreign property on conditions favourable to them – Free to set up associations of primary commodities producers similar to OPEC others should respect this right and not challenge it – Able to benefit from stable and equitable prices for raw materials, tariffs and transfer of technology and Economic assistance should be free from conditions. • This never happened….
- 16. TNCs and LandGrabs • The West grabbing Africa?