The relationship between national identity and hybrid identities facilitated by migration in western multicultural societies

Term Paper , 2008 , 8 Pages , Grade: 2,3

Politics - Topic: Globalization, Political Economics

Nowadays it is easy and cheap for Europeans to travel around the world and even to migrate to a new country. On these trips we can gather a lot of experiences and impressions from different cultures which can have an impact on our identities and values. But we don't need to travel far away to recognize that moving and migrating is possible and happening. Especially our western multicultural societies are attracting people from all over the world to work and live here. These migrants also gather experiences and maybe shift their values and build up a hybrid identity. But not all people want to give up their identity. They want to stay in line with the values of their home country. The question is, whether a hybrid identity can also be a national one, or if a conflict is unavoidable.

In this paper I will argue, that there are tensions between the two types of identities. To show this, I will first explain multiculturalism and hybrid identities. By introducing nationalism and accordingly national identities in the second paragraph I will explain the points of conflict between the concepts. At the end there is a conclusion.

Inhaltsverzeichnis

• Introduction
• Multiculturalism and Hybrid Identities
• Nationalism and National Identities
• Conclusion
• Literaturverzeichnis

Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte

This paper explores the complex relationship between national identity and hybrid identities, particularly in the context of Western multicultural societies. It aims to analyze the tensions that arise when individuals with multiple cultural backgrounds navigate the demands of national identity and the realities of their hybrid identities.

• Multiculturalism and its impact on national identity
• The concept of hybrid identities and their formation
• Nationalism and its role in shaping national identities
• The potential for conflict between national and hybrid identities
• The implications of these tensions for individual and societal integration

Zusammenfassung der Kapitel

The introduction sets the stage by examining the increasing mobility and migration in Western societies, highlighting the potential for individuals to develop hybrid identities. It then introduces the central question of whether a hybrid identity can coexist with a national identity or if a conflict is inevitable.

The second chapter delves into the concept of multiculturalism and its relationship to hybrid identities. It explores different perspectives on multiculturalism, including the "mosaic" and "hodgepodge" models, and discusses the challenges of reconciling cultural diversity with national unity.

The third chapter focuses on nationalism and its role in shaping national identities. It examines the historical and theoretical underpinnings of nationalism, emphasizing its emphasis on homogeneity and its potential to clash with multiculturalism and hybrid identities.

Schlüsselwörter

The key terms and focus themes of the text include national identity, hybrid identities, multiculturalism, nationalism, cultural conflict, Western societies, migration, and societal integration. The paper explores the tensions and complexities arising from the interaction of these concepts, particularly in the context of diverse and evolving societies.

• College: Maastricht University
• Course: Cultural Diversity and Gender in Global Perspective
• Grade: 2,3
• Author: Markus Stegmann (Author)
• Publication Year: 2008
• Pages: 8
• Catalog Number: V149313
• ISBN (eBook): 9783640599615
• Language: English
• Tags: national identity, hybrid identity, western multicultural societies, globalisierung, globalization, identität, multikulturell, hybridization, hybridisierung, immigration, emigration, immigrant, emigrant, nationalism, multiculturalism, multikulturalismus, liberalismus, universalismus, post-strukturalismus, nationhood, citizenship, individual rights, staatsbürgerschaft, staatsangehörigkeit, nationalität, bürgerrechte, Hodgepodge, nationalstaat, staaten, land, countries, country, länder, National Heritages, nationales erbe, Nederveen Pieterse, Joppke, Lukes