The Irony of Identity: An Essay on Nativism, Liberal Democracy, and Parochial Identities in Canada and the United States

The Irony of Identity: An Essay on Nativism, Liberal Democracy, and Parochial Identities in Canada and the United States

Nativism is a term used to describe anti-Catholic, anti-immigrant, racist and antiradical agitation. Parochial identities may offer images of what the world might be like, but they can often lead to the chauvinism and oppression that are characteristic of nativism.

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Veröffentlicht in:American quarterly 1995-09, Vol.47 (3), p.493-524
1. Verfasser: Katerberg, William H.
Format: Artikel
Sprache:eng
Schlagworte:
Cultural identity
Culture
Democracy
Ethnic identity
Ethnic nationalism
Immigrants
Irony
Liberalism
National identity
Nationalism
Nativism
Political identity
Prejudice
Racism
Sexism
United States history
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Zusammenfassung:Nativism is a term used to describe anti-Catholic, anti-immigrant, racist and antiradical agitation. Parochial identities may offer images of what the world might be like, but they can often lead to the chauvinism and oppression that are characteristic of nativism.
ISSN:0003-0678
1080-6490
DOI:10.2307/2713298