Introduction Nationalism has been one of the most powerful forces shaping modern societies. It has mobilised populations, forged collective identities, and played a decisive role in wars, revolutions, and state-building. Yet, within sociology, nationalism has also been approached critically, often…
Introduction What does it mean to be British in the twenty‑first century? The question appears deceptively simple, yet the sociological terrain it opens is vast and contested. British identity is not a static artefact stored intact in Westminster’s archives; it…
Benedict Anderson’s theory of “Imagined Communities” has become a fundamental concept in sociology, political science, and cultural studies, offering an insightful lens into the formation of nations, national identity, and collective consciousness. This concept, introduced in Anderson’s seminal 1983 book…
Nationalism, as a sociological concept, encompasses a multifaceted ideology that involves the identification of a group of individuals with a nation. This identification often predicates on shared characteristics such as language, culture, history, and a common destiny. Nationalism has played…
