Personal Identity and Nationalism

 Last week as part of an introduction to the individual level of analysis, you read about common misconceptions we have towards each other as well as a bit about political psychology. The political psychology article examined the mental health of both Kaiser Wilhelm and Adolf Hitler and how their psychological makeup may have shaped two world wars. This week, we have added to that knowledge from the individual level with a discussion of identity theory and its connection to nationalism.

Instructions

  1. Review Huntington's chapter on identity theories as well as the Definitions of Nations article. After reviewing these, think about your own personal identities and evaluate where these have led to any nationalistic feelings you possess. Consider how the ways you identify yourself are connected to any nationalistic beliefs you may have, particularly the political identities you hold. For example, a majority of American's will identify themselves by their home state, political party, or ideology. What do you think are the sources or origins of your primary political identities?
  2. This assignment is intentionally self-reflective and may cause you to unveil things that are productive or distracting from your held values or goals. Use this assignment to be critical about what you allow to define you, acknowledge the role of identities in your life, and make an intentional decision for how you will proceed with your personal identity and how you will allow your identity origins to influence your life.  
  3. The following things are required:
    1. Reference Huntington's identity theories as you define yourself.
    2. Include your personal definition of a nation and nationalism. You may choose a definition from ones you read in the excerpts or create your own.
    3. Your paper should have a minimum of 500 words.
    4. Include a works cited page. 
  4. Proofread and submit your essay.

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