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Social 20-1 Textbook: pg. 20-28
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“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? Definitions of Nationalism
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Factors of Nationalism Let’s look at each of the 7 factors of nationalism and see how they fit together
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What is a Nation? Ethnicity Cultural Values / Beliefs HistoryLanguage(s) Religious / Spiritual Beliefs Geography Politics & Citizenship Relationship to the Land
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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 Ethnicity Some groups that identify themselves on ethnic grounds: Quebecois Africans To be continued… The Jews
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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
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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 Geography Case Study: Tibet
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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 History
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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 Beliefs
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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 Beliefs Aboriginal Nationalism
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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? Religious / Spiritual Beliefs Québecois Nationalism
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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(s) Language even prompted people to challenge God!
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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… Language(s)
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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 & Beliefs
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Cultural Values & Beliefs Questions 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?
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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
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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. Politics & Citizenship
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