National Identity

National Identity

Consolidation

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What is National Identity?

• the way of life, especially the general customs and beliefs, of a particular group of people at a particular time

• refers to the citizens of a country with their own country's historical and cultural traditions, moral, values, ideas, beliefs, etc.

• Nationalism, ideology based on the premise that the individual’s loyalty and devotion to the nation-state surpass other individual or group interests.

Ntional Identity:

It is a social conscience that gives a sense of equivalence and belonging of the individuals and their community to the National State. It is the emotional affective sensibility of appropiating a nation's past, present and future.

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National Symbols that represent Mexico:

• Our shield

• National Anthem

• Flag

• The Political Constitution of the United Mexican States.

Elements that have contributed to the Conformation of our National Identity:

1. Territory

2. Language

3. symbols

4. Religion

Elements that have contributed to the Conformation of our National Identity:

5. Art

6. Traditions

7. History

8. Costumes

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examples of food which might be representative in our country:

• tortilla

• tacos

• mole

• sushi

• lasagna

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examples of languages which might be representative in our country:

• english

• otomí

• nahuatl

• spanish

• maya

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Examples of symbols which might be representative in our country:

• the anthem

• Flag

• the statue of Liberty

• the coat of arms

• Bengal Tiger

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Examples of architecture which might be representative in our country:

• Taj Mahal

• Pyramids

• neoclassicism

• the dancing House

• The Palace of Bellas Artes

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Examples of tarditions which might be representative in our country:

• La Tomatina

• Day of the Dead

• La Guelaguetza in Oaxaca

• The Papantla Flyers

• Red Brides

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Examples of myths and legends which might be representative in our country:

• La llorona

• The Volcanoes legend

• The true heir: An ancient tale of sibling jealousy and betrayal

• the legend of Popol- Vuh

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Examples of Historical events which might be representative in our country:

• French Revolution

• World War II

• the Conquest

• The Independence

• The Mexican Revolution

Where does a nation's identity come from?

The national identity, therefore, is built with a range of manifestations such as cultural characteristics of each country that make it different from others, with symbols, cultural diversity, history, etc. despite all the different circumstances that people lived. People that constitute a nation create a series of customs and traditions that are inherited to future generations.

National identity begins with a shared belief in the legitimacy of the country's political system, whether or not that system is democratic. Identity can be embodied in formal laws and institutions that dictate, for example, which language or languages will be considered official ones, or what schools will teach children about their country's past. But national identity also extends into the realm of culture and values. It consists of the stories that people tell about themselves: where they came from, what they celebrate, their shared historical memories, and their expectations about what it takes to become a genuine member of the community.

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Examples of tarditions which might be representative in our country:

• La Tomatina

• Day of the Dead

• La Guelaguetza in Oaxaca

• The Papantla Flyers

• Red Brides