Different Perspectives on Nationalism

Anti-State nationalism can be considered: (select all that apply, there are one to four possible correct answers)

=A driving force of anti-colonialism =The type of nationalism that sparked uprisings against governments in the Middle East starting in 2010 (the "Arab Spring") =The ideology of people who want to overthrow what they see as an illegitimate government

Nationalism and Religion (select all that apply, there are one to four possible correct answers):

=Can be considered the two most powerful forms of identification in the world today =Are generally considered the only two forces that can legitimate social violence (as opposed to personal violence)

Group the quality of nationalism under either civic or ethnic nationalism

Civic Nationalism -Society is united by territory, citizenship and legal rights and codes transmitted to all members of society -A more inclusive nationalism, as anyone could become a member of the nation -has the United States as an example, as witnessed by the country's diversity and founding ideals Ethnic Nationalism -Has the Kurds, Pashtuns, and Ibo as examples -Society is united by a common language, religion, culture, and historical memory -is a more exclusive form of nationalism with membership limited by the unique elements of the group

Nationalism:

Is a powerful tool which can liberate, oppress, or empower a people

Pro-state nationalism can also be considered:

Official nationalism, linking the people with their legitimate government

Civic Nationalism (select all that apply, there are one to four possible correct answers):

Unites society through such factors as territory, citizenship, and legal rights