The interactionist perspective in sociology sees social phenomena as a product of the interaction between an individual and their immediate situation.  It is a theoretical framework that argues that all social processes, such as identity formation and cooperation, are derived from social interactions. Within these interactions, the meanings subjectively held by individuals play a central […]

Nationalism is the belief in your country’s inherent greatness. Nationalists believe their nation sits at the top of a hierarchy of power and greatness. A nationalist doesn’t just love their country. They see the world as a power struggle between nations and believe their nation should win that power struggle. It’s generally believed that nationalism

Nationalism is a belief in the superiority of your nation over all other nations. At its most extreme, is a view that can lead to discrimination and prejudice. For some, nationalism is seen as a positive force, leading to increased pride in one’s country and a desire to protect its sovereignty and culture. However, nationalism

The key difference between nationalism and patriotism is that nationalism is the belief in an exclusionary and insular nation-state, while patriotism is the non-exclusionary love of your own nation. Here is a breakdown of the differences: While nationalism and patriotism both represent love of country, patriotism is seen as a positive form of self-expression whereas