Nation state

understanding due to the common culture and characteristics among themselves, hence be called as a nation. “It is an ideological movement for the attainment and maintenance of autonomy, unity, and identity on behalf of a population deemed by some of its members to constitute an actual or potential ‘nation’” (Tarling 2004, p. 15). The core of nationalism is nation hence it projects an individual’s attachment to the nation. Originally, major causes such as religion along with cultural and…

“’New Scottish Cinema’ suggests a new wave of film production and is often attributed to filmmaking that considers itself alternative or oppositional to other forms of mainstream cinema”, David Martin Jones, (2005:11). Trainspotting (Danny Boyle, 1995) is a film that worked around the social, political and cultural development in Britain in the late 20th Century. It gives rise to questions of identity, culture, and community. The main theme in this film is about a group of friends with a heroin…

ourselves in an increasingly multicultural world. However this multiculturalism raises some interesting questions about how Ethnic Diversity effects Democracy. This essay will address these questions as well as the benefits and dangers of a Multicultural state, using Rwanda and Singapore as case studies. Rwanda will highlight the Dangers of a Bi polar ethnic grouping within a country and how ethnic tensions can severely hinder Democracy and the countries unity. Singapore will highlight the…

The Construction of Nation Identities Shiyi Chen Arts Department, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada, 64805161 ABSTRACT This discussion paper explores the importance of the construction of a nation’s identity and assumed ways in which this construction can be made. Two possible ways have been suggested: 1) building a brand and associating it with specific sign values, through this gain the support to national identity; 2) localizing foreign brands or products, enriching them with…

Furthermore, World Health Organization (WHO) report of June 2011,shows that western countries (industrialized nation) indeed show more willingness to pursue the ehealth application in the health sector as compared to developing countries that are lower-income nations. Consequently, Australia, United Arab Emirate, Saudi Arabia seems to be one of the few nations that have fully integrated the complete component of eHealth, with countries in the European Union bloc actively trailing behind while…

by the possibilities of personal gain for both the explorers and the nation as well as the influences of religion and unity against the Islamic state. Although trade was a major motivation it was not the only stimulus for the early voyages of exploration. During this time period trade was very important especially considering that due to the fall of Constantinople. Constantinople fell in 1453 and as a result the Ottoman nation and…

every nation (if you distinguish it from the state), if not in the cultivation of its unique (or perceived as unique) cultural value? Ethnic differences remain the terms ‘sine qua non’ and that means shared myths about ancestor’s common historical memories, unique cultural traits and sense of difference - if not chosen by God - all elements typical of the ethnic communities of the pre-modern era. They must be maintained in the modern nation, so it won’t be invisible.” His statement that "nations…

Just Another Unattainable Dream America proudly known as the nation of the free, holds a dark history of enslavement, greed, and unattainable dreams. Personal freedom of speech in America during the early 1900’s was more of an extravagant disguise than a blissful reality. Despite the self assured claims of America, being the supposed land of freedom, histories pages express the discrimination and hatred that took place towards different races that was omnipresent. African American citizens who…

as the research the change that globalization brings to the continent of Africa and other nations. What we do know for sure is that globalization is brought about by the political views and economic standpoint of a nation, which many can argue is because of the western world’s involvement in affairs they don’t belong in. However the question remains is globalization and advantage or disadvantage to the nation it affects? Many voice their opinions in different ways; Kwame Anthony Appiah believes…

“Appeasement Strategy”. It caused the apartheid to take place and the purpose behind it was to unify whites in the country. The ultimate result of it was the anti apartheid movement (1950-1994). The second example will be the Civil War of the United States. The result of the war was reconstructed. However, the aftermath was the Jim Crow law against the blacks. Again, the purpose behind it was to unify the white community, which caused the civil rights movement. Finally, when the shift in racial…