does it benefit a country through a positive sence of identity and culture or does it lean towards elitism, racism and more extreme-right sentiments? I think countries with a history of opression and imperialism have little right to national pride but seem to be the most outspokenly patriotic countries.
2007-10-10 03:41:56 · 22 answers · asked by jono 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Cultures & Groups ➔ Other - Cultures & Groups
It depends on types of symbols and expressions of national pride. If they are deployed to subordinate or victimize sections of the populace then, damn national pride. If they are used to rally people to build strong caring and peaceful interpersonal relations within and beyond, hallowed be the national pride.
good question
2007-10-10 03:55:07 · answer #1 · answered by ari-pup 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
National pride is a great thing for a country to have. It brings people together under 1 flag. Every country is going to have racism and elitism that doesn't mean that when it counts that they are not going to stick together. On the other side of the spectrum national pride can be taken to the extreme. Just because someone is against what you and the people in your country believe doesn't mean that you can bomb and kill people unjustifiably.
2007-10-10 10:57:14 · answer #2 · answered by Sarah B 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am very patriotic towards Scotland and am extremely proud to be Scottish! However I am not sooooo proud of my country that I am completly blind to all its faults!
So people (& I'm sorry but I have to say a lot of Americans) are so utterly devoted to the USA that they refuse to see its faults which is never a good thing. Also people make fun of Scotland aaaalllll the time and its typical Scottish nature to just laugh a long, take it on the chin, and get a bit of banter going, no one takes offense.
I asked a perfectly silly little question earlier suggesting that Amercans have stupid porn star names (eg Brad, Chad, Montana, Nicolette, Valentina) and No Americans could take it as a little joke..... there was up roar!!!
2007-10-10 11:06:48 · answer #3 · answered by juicy_satsuma 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nice analysis. I think that national pride is good in the sense that everyone wants to identify with a culture and be proud of where they come from. In my eyes there's nothing wrong with being proud of America - there are a lot of good things about this country. If you go to most other countries they are proud of their culture and country, and the deep identity it gives them. Our American identity isn't as deep as most places - we're only a little over 200 years old. I think that causes people to try to identify with other cultures with deeper roots and traditions (for example, finding a Native American ancestor).
But, pride in your country doesn't have to mean that you elevate yourself above all other cultures or that you are in denial about anything bad you've done - something I think we've seen in America recently. America will never issue an apology or admit to doing wrong - we still won't even admit what we did to the Native Americans. I really liked what my friend in Germany said about national pride and their history. He said they are proud to be from Germany, and proud of their country. Their attitude about the Nazis is to never deny what happened and never try to downplay it. They say, yeah, it happened, it was a huge mistake and we're very sorry and humble about it. That takes a lot of courage.
To me, I think that having pride in America means to make it the best country we possibly can. It means admitting when we make mistakes, and striving to do better for our people and the world. It means recognizing other cultures as valid and realizing we can learn something from them. It does NOT mean only knowing Enlish, feeling like we're better than everyone else, or forgetting the past. Those three things are a very dangerous pattern for a country to fall into.
2007-10-10 10:59:24 · answer #4 · answered by Real American 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
National pride is a good thing, jingoism is not. Unfortunately there is a history of national pride turning into jingoism.
A nation's pride comes from it's individual citizens.
A person who respect themselves, family and neighbours is more likely to have pride.
The USA rallies it's subcultures with it's flag and the pledge of allegiance. We could do with something similar in the UK.
2007-10-10 11:05:10 · answer #5 · answered by CTRL Freak 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
National pride is good. It´s exactly like being proud of your family. we all have a right to be proud of our things, of our culture and lifestyle. Countries do benefit from it.
However,loving one´s country doesn´t mean we have a right to put down other counties or feel we´re better than them or even worse, attack them for no reason at all. As I said before, it´s like your family. Being proud of your family doesn´t mean you´ve got to hate other people´s families or not accept their good things
2007-10-10 10:49:51 · answer #6 · answered by alfonso p 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I lived in Singapore which has a huge amount of national pride & no problem with racism etc. National pride is good but to have it you need a nation that you can be proud of - which is not the case with GB at the moment.
2007-10-10 10:45:02 · answer #7 · answered by FC 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
There is little national pride left in England as we are banned from displaying the George Cross (English Flag) unless it is in direct support of the National Football Team.
The PC Brigade have all but done away with any display of nationalism, in case we 'upset' any one of a number of immigrants. It's a disgrace.
I can't wait to leave this country, that is now being run by such limp wristed twats that can't stand up for themselves, but must follow the latest craze as it might win a few more votes.
My vote now goes to the BNP. No longer the skinheads of politics, but just people who want to retain some pride in the fact that we are British, and allow us to practice our national pride without fear of upsetting a Muslim who might live in the same town.
2007-10-10 10:49:58 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋
heck yeah it's good to have national pride i'm assuming that you are from america what if someone came to your door and said f### america all american's suck at all sports and anything you'd be offended and want to beat his *** right so obviously you have some kind of pride when you verbally defend your country so what's wrong with saying your country is awsome and your proud to live there i'm not saying you have to make fun of the other countries but you should def support your own
2007-10-10 10:47:03 · answer #9 · answered by tom 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I think it takes a mixture of pride and loyalty to ones own country along with an open mind and acceptance of other people beliefs, cultures and ideas.
2007-10-10 10:46:37 · answer #10 · answered by Zeke 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋