National Identity, Shared Values, and Social Cohesion
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National Identity, Shared Values, and Social Cohesion. / Holtug, Nils.
Handbook of Patriotism. red. / Mitja Sardoc. Cham : Springer, 2018.Publikation: Bidrag til bog/antologi/rapport › Bidrag til bog/antologi › Forskning › fagfællebedømt
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T1 - National Identity, Shared Values, and Social Cohesion
AU - Holtug, Nils
PY - 2018
Y1 - 2018
N2 - According to the national identity argument, the sharing of a national identity tends to facilitate social cohesion, including trust and solidarity. On this basis, nationalists have, for example, argued that states’ immigration and integration policies need to reflect a concern with their national identities and the forms of homogeneity on which they depend. First, the national identity argument is outlined in greater detail as is the concept of social cohesion. Second, different possible explanations of why shared identities might impact social cohesion are described. Third, the national identity argument is explained in terms of the commitments of nationalism, from which it derives. Fourth, this paves the way for a survey of the empirical evidence that may support or undermine the national identity argument. It is argued that this argument does not find support in the available empirical studies. Finally, it is briefly considered whether there are other identities, apart from national identities, that may contribute to social cohesion at the societal level. In particular, liberal and multicultural values are considered.
AB - According to the national identity argument, the sharing of a national identity tends to facilitate social cohesion, including trust and solidarity. On this basis, nationalists have, for example, argued that states’ immigration and integration policies need to reflect a concern with their national identities and the forms of homogeneity on which they depend. First, the national identity argument is outlined in greater detail as is the concept of social cohesion. Second, different possible explanations of why shared identities might impact social cohesion are described. Third, the national identity argument is explained in terms of the commitments of nationalism, from which it derives. Fourth, this paves the way for a survey of the empirical evidence that may support or undermine the national identity argument. It is argued that this argument does not find support in the available empirical studies. Finally, it is briefly considered whether there are other identities, apart from national identities, that may contribute to social cohesion at the societal level. In particular, liberal and multicultural values are considered.
KW - Faculty of Humanities
KW - National identity
KW - Nationalism
KW - Social cohesion
KW - Trust
KW - Solidarity
KW - Redistribution
KW - Identity thesis
KW - Direct and indirect effects
KW - Liberalism
KW - Multiculturalism
U2 - 10.1007/978-3-319-30534-9_52-1
DO - 10.1007/978-3-319-30534-9_52-1
M3 - Book chapter
BT - Handbook of Patriotism
A2 - Sardoc, Mitja
PB - Springer
CY - Cham
ER -
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