Essays on National Identity

People hate to be defined as a word, Many people were trained as children to use the term sticks and stones, Because to certain people they don’t want a word to define them, “Words are containers for power, you choose what kind of power they…

Ethnic identity isn’t fixed. There is a large and growing literature on the fluidity of ethnic identity, and how individuals often change their identities over the course of a lifetime. Consider, for example, the work of Patrick Egan, a political scientist at NYU. Drawing on…

The country of Spain is located on the Iberian Peninsula and occupies the majority of the land, neighboring Portugal. The geography is a mixture of coastal plains and mountains. Weather in Spain is predominantly warm. Near the coast, the climate is mild with high rainfall…

Although for kids and young adults it seems to be significant to fit in, as these individuals mature and grow into adulthood, it is paramount for these people to embrace their culture and identity. Each person’s identity provides spiritual, intellectual, and emotional distinction from others….

The history of the subcontinent where now lies three nations; Bangladesh, India and Pakistan is filled with rise and falls of numerous nations. However, it is hard to ignore the bloodshed and suffering endured by the natives during the partition of the British controlled subcontinent…

One of the biggest challenges faced by the European Union is also one of the most ignored by academics. Many talk about an economic, ecologic or democratic crisis but few focus on a key-issue: the European identity crisis. This paper looks into how significant the…

“You’re an honest, decent person. Even though you’re a Jew.” – Constable In ‘Fiddler on the roof’ the Jews become victims of rising anti-Semitism in Russia. Tevye and the Jews live life to themselves, with very little contact outside of the shtetl. To quote Tevye;…

An interesting discussion on national identity. Is there something called national identity? How is it more or less a constructed code of meanings meant to indoctrinate diverse groups into a single group? The informant’s thoughts on the importance of “living culture” and “real, local culture”…