DEFINING

NATIONALISM
• Nationalism: is a term referring to a
doctrine (code of beliefs) or political
movement that holds that a nation,
usually defined in terms of ethnicity or
culture, has the right to constitute an
independent or autonomous political
community based on a shared history and
common destiny.
Lets Translate That Into Simple
Language!!!!!
• Nationalism: is a belief or movement held
by people with a common history that
states that people of a nation have the
right to make an independent or sovereign
nation.
• Despite the definition, nationalism can
also be seen as intense feeling of pride for
one’s “nation”.

• Throughout history, there are many

different types of nationalism that have
been seen.
 Types of Nationalism

• We are going to examine the following

types of nationalism:
a) civic nationalism
b) ethnic nationalism
c) patriotism
d) ultranationalism
e) sports nationalism
 Civic Nationalism

• Civic Nationalism or Civil Nationalism, is

the form of nationalism in which the state
derives political legitimacy from the active
participation of its citizenry, from the
degree to which it represents the “will of
the people”.
• How do citizens “actively
participate”?....voting!!
• Civic nationalism is the essence of
democracy because the government is
elected by the people for the people
• Membership of the civic nation is
considered voluntary (people are not
required to vote)
 Ethnic Nationalism

• Ethnic nationalism, or ethnonationalism,

defines the nation in terms of ethnicity,
which always includes some element of
descent from previous generations.
• It includes ideas of a culture shared
between members of the group and with
their ancestors, and usually a shared
language.
• The central political tenet of ethnic
nationalism is that each ethnic group on
earth is entitled to self determination.
- this means that minority groups
within a nation-state be given the right to
freely express their ethnicity and culture
how they see fit.
• Sadly, ethnic nationalism has been the
motivation for many of history’s most
extreme acts of hatred.
• Nazi’s used ethnic nationalism to justify
the extermination of millions of Jews and
other ethnic groups.
• Modern examples include Rwanda and the
former Yugoslavia.
Patriotism
• Patriotism: Love of and devotion to ones
country. A commitment to the defense of
ones country and its interests.
• Patriotism is closely associated with
nationalism, and the terms are often used
interchangeably.
• Strictly speaking, nationalism is an
ideology (collection of ideas).
• Patriotism is a attitude/belief that commonly
manifests itself in outward actions, such as
flag waving, fireworks (on Canada Day),
singing the national anthem etc.
• http://www.youtube.com/watch?
v=meLpuF9UMvk
• http://www.youtube.com/watch?
v=JqUde5i4KbI
• Patriotism also implies that the individual
should place the interests of the nation above
their personal and group interests.
• In wartime, the sacrifice may extend to their
own life. Death in battle for the fatherland or
motherland is the archetype of extreme
patriotism
• http://www.youtube.com/watch?
v=dhebpnpBFg8&feature=related
 Civic Patriotism vs National Patriotism

• Civic patriotism is the expression of

patriotism on a “local” level
• Usually involves a pride in something
related to your hometown
• Civic patriotism and national patriotism
can coexist
• Examples of civic patriotism include being
a devoted fan of a particular team
• Oilers vs Flames fans
• Eskimo Empire
• Rider Nation
• Steeler Nation
• In Canada, nothing seems more Canadian
than hockey and a great deal of national
patriotism is derided from our hockey
success on an international level.
• http://www.youtube.com/watch?
v=ndolglGo5Jc&feature=related
• http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=piXP-
wZmzc4
 Sport Nationalism

• Often times nationalism, patriotism and

sport go hand-in-hand
• As we just saw, hockey, Canada and
nationalism go together
• Sports provide an peaceful arena for
people to show nationalism
• International sporting events allow for
countries to compete for national pride.
• We see many examples of national symbols
displayed at international sporting events.
• The Olympics are the premier stage for
nationalist competition, and its history
reflects the history of political competition
and conflict.
 Examples of Olympic Competition and
Nationalism

• 1936 Berlin Olympics: Nazi’s used them as

a forum for showcasing the Third Reich
and the supremacy of the Aryan Race.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?
v=Ay1WbK575k0&feature=related
• 1980 Moscow Olympics: many western
countries boycotted in protest of the
Soviet invasion of Afghanistan

• 1984 Los Angeles Olympics: many Soviet

allied countries boycotted in retaliation to
the US boycott in 1980
• The World Cup is another example of an
international sporting event that
showcases nationalism.