Joanna Kaftan

National Identity: National identity according to Anthony D. Smith is founded in culture, in contradistinction to the concept of nationalism, which is a political movement. National identity involves both cultural ideas (such as ideas on common ancestry or history), and cultural symbols, (such as monuments, poetry, architecture). Despite popular belief that National identity and Democracy go hand in hand, Smith argues that the real basis of national identity lies within an ethnic community. Polish National Identity and changes during communism and post 1989

Introduction:

Four National Holidays

Constitution Day Independence Day Labour Day Manifesto Day

National Celebration and Identity

Role of festivals and holiday celebrations in the construction of political culture and national identity, Utilized by revolutionaries to create new holidays as a movement towards the future and away from the past Differentiating from normal days and allowing people to re-enact their essential solidarity Usage of symbols

The themes of Celebration

An opportunity to reflect on national identity openly. According to in depth research and the study of 753 articles, the chore themes relevant in the Polish study are: History Political Values Spectacles

The holiday articles Sub-themes

Historical Themes: The period of partition, World War 1, World War 2, the period of communism and developments of the holidays. Political Themes: Socialist Values, National rebirth, Democratic values and holiday debate. Spectacle: Description of religious rituals, Political demonstrations, memorial ceremonies, leisure activities and the relevance of the holidays celebrated internationally.


Case Study: Brief abstract on South African National Identity

Turkey transition of National Identity from Monarchy to Republic

Ataturk

Difference between National identity within the picture. Discuss

The fall of the empire and the change in Turkish National Identity

Move to 3:58 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w3RH8kkSoc A Emphasis on democracy and its role in Turkey?

Conclusion
Thoughts on Spillman Thoughts on the author Own thoughts Feedback

Extra Research
Constructing National Identity in Post- Colonial India https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hn67ZrDVCJE