The Complexities of Nationhood
Defining terms like “nation” and “nationalism” proves elusive, raising fundamental questions about identity, aspiration, and sovereignty.
Why do people identify with nations, and what drives their willingness to sacrifice for them? Are claims to nationhood inherently tied to claims to statehood, or can nationalism exist without separate statehood?
Class 11 Polity Chapter 7: Introducing Nationalism
When discussing nationalism, it’s common to associate it with symbols of patriotism, national flags, and collective sacrifice for the country. However, delving deeper reveals the complexity of this concept, which defies precise definition but undeniably shapes global affairs profoundly.