The Analysis of National Identity and its Relationship to the Nation and Nationalism (original) (raw)
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This research analyzes national identity and its interrelations with the concepts of nation and nationalism, particularly focusing on the Welsh and Basque contexts. It critically reviews the extensive literature on these topics, highlighting the shift from normative philosophical perspectives to contemporary social constructivist frameworks. The discussion emphasizes the complexity of identity formation, the salience of dual identities, and the distinctions between how individuals self-identify versus external categorizations. It culminates in formulating a PhD research question that seeks to explore the conceptualizations and elite framings of national identity in Wales and the Basque region.
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