Identity-Based Ideology
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A Identity-Based Ideology is an ideology that seeks to define and promote the interests of a specific social group (its social identity).
- Context:
- It can (typically) claim Territory based on historical or cultural reasons.
- It can (often) seek to reunite Ethnic Populations or Nationally Similar Populations under one state.
- It can be believed by a Irredentist Movement.
- It can be driven by Nationalism.
- It can be driven by a desire to restore perceived Historical Boundaries.
- It can involve conflict or tensions with neighboring states over disputed areas.
- It can range from Peaceful Irredentism to being Armed Irredentism.
- It can use Historical Narratives, Religious Texts, and symbols to justify Territorial Claims.
- It can gain popular support by appealing to religious beliefs and national pride.
- It can be a factor in Regional Conflicts.
- It can involve political movements that advocate for the interests of their group.
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- Example(s):
- Irredentist Ideology, such as:
- Chinese Irredentism by Han Chinese to the island of Taiwan.
- Palestinian Irredentism to establish an independent state encompassing the territories of the West Bank, Gaza Strip, and East Jerusalem.
- Irish Irredentism by Irish Nationalists to Northern Ireland.
- Kurdish Irredentism to create an independent Kurdish state.
- Nationalist Political Ideology, such as:
- American Nationalism emphasizing patriotism and unity among citizens.
- Indian Nationalism fostering a sense of pride and unity among India's diverse groups.
- Religious Fundamentalism, such as:
- Islamic Fundamentalism advocating for a return to original principles of Islam.
- Christian Fundamentalism emphasizing a literal interpretation of the Bible.
- Ethnic Supremacism, such as:
- White Supremacy believing in the superiority of white people.
- Black Supremacy holding that black people are superior to those of other races.
- Familialism, such as:
- Traditional Familialism placing the family unit at the center of social order.
- Regionalism, such as:
- Catalan Regionalism advocating for greater autonomy or independence for Catalonia.
- Basque Regionalism promoting the interests and culture of the Basque region.
- Tribalism, such as:
- African Tribalism where loyalty to one's tribe is paramount.
- Native American Tribalism emphasizing the preservation of tribal culture.
- Revolutionism, such as:
- Marxist Revolutionism advocating for a radical transformation of society.
- Anarchist Revolutionism seeking the abolition of hierarchical systems.
- Populism, such as:
- Left-wing Populism focusing on the interests and rights of the common people.
- Right-wing Populism emphasizing national sovereignty and cultural identity.
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- Irredentist Ideology, such as:
- Counter-Example(s):
- Separatism, which seeks to create a new independent state rather than reunite with an existing one.
- Secessionism, focused on breaking away from a state to form a new sovereign entity.
- See: Revanchism, Nation, Expansionism, Ethnic Nationalism.