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If the Scottish referendum, in which independence was rejected, and the Scottish results in the general election, which saw a decline in the SNP vote, suggested the ability to be Scottish and British, with a consequent history of Scottish identity, then it is unclear why the same should not be true for England: it should be possible to be both English and British. The latter is possibly because England is seen as the wellspring of the British Empire.
Looked at differently, in the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, the English but not generally the Scots said England when they meant Britain. The Oxford History of England, the major series on national history, was defined as a study of Britain. Possibly the attenuation, and even ending, of the relationship between England and Scotland will make it easier to say England when meaning England.
Available here. Subscribers receive exclusive discounts and early access to new books from Hurst. I agree to have my email address transferred to Mailchimp. You can read our privacy policy here. Islamic Studies. We often think about nationalism in these terms. To be a nationalist means loving your own country in a strident manner while being fairly suspicious of people in other countries. The global rise of populism and the solid electoral gains made by far-right and xenophobic parties across the Western world seems to have underscored the association between nationalism and the base and aggressive in human politics.
Yet, is it possible to simply turf out nationalism? Beyond its ideological connotations, nationalism rests on one of the most important elements shaping modern social life: we live in a world of nations. We often under-estimate the power of nationalism in contemporary societies, as well as the variety of roles — not all conservative and problematic — it plays as a social and political force.
Australian nationalism may have come to be associated with right-wing groups such as Reclaim Australia. But multicultural communities often publicly frame their distinctive identities in terms of national belonging and participation in the life of the nation. My research has explored how multicultural communities in Australia invoke the national language of their new country while advocating for their unique needs and cultural differences.
There is another side to nationalism that can be particularly useful in this time of crisis. Scholars have long pointed out that nationalism is not only a divisive ideology. It can also be force for inclusion and solidarity.
In its inclusive, liberal variant, nationalism is one of the few ideologies that can truly cut across regional, economic, gender and cultural differences. Think here of the kind of liberal nationalisms that inspired the French to revolt against a tyrannical king in , or of the countless anti-colonial, independence movements of the 20 th century. The intense feelings of solidarity that these kinds of national movements generate is precisely what inspires people to support their fellow citizens in times of hardship.
The building of social welfare programmes across the West after the Second World War were infused with a similar spirit of liberal nationalism. Nationalism can therefore be a powerful weapon in our arsenal to fight Covid It is often said that nationalism can elicit such a powerful sense of community that it can motivate people to die on behalf of others they will never meet.
If we can tap into the more inclusive, community-building side of nationalism, it can help to bring a sense of common-purpose to our individual efforts. A more open, liberal nationalism also has a paradoxical power to facilitate international collaboration. Our current international order is the result of stable, sovereign nation-states being secure enough in their autonomy to band together.
Nationalism and international collaboration do not need to be opposed. There are indications that this other side of nationalism is emerging. Many thousands have also been inspired to volunteer in their communities, helping in any way that they can. Queen Elizabeth II encapsulated this approach in her recent address to the nation , reinforcing an inclusive and open vision for the UK. Perhaps where this sense of national togetherness is needed most right now is America.
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