CEU Electronic Theses and Dissertations, 2010
| Author | Krasznay, Alexandru |
|---|---|
| Title | FROM ETHNIC TO CIVIC NATIONALISM. THE CASE OF THE AUTONOMOUS COMMUNITY OF CATALONIA, SPAIN |
| Summary | This thesis sets out to explore the classic differentiation made by Anthony D. Smith between the two types of nationalism, ethnic and civic. Unlike previously thought, his theoretical model also applies in the case of Catalonia, Spain, where the current state of nationalism is still extremely controversial. The research question is: As reflected in opinion polls and different governmental policies, are Catalans still characterized by sentiments of ethnic nationalism? The research aims at proving that Catalan people experienced a transition from ethnic to civic nationalism in various aspects. In order to examine the nationalism development in Catalonia, the paper employs both quantitative and qualitative analyses in interpreting opinion polls conducted over the past 23 years in Catalonia, as well as establishing the levels of inclusiveness and openness of the regional government in implementing transitional justice legislation and media policy. All findings reflect that the autonomous community of Catalonia successfully moved from ethnic attitudes towards nationalism to civic nationalism. |
| Supervisor | Nenad Dimitrijevic |
| Department | Political Science MA |
| Full text | https://www.etd.ceu.edu/2010/krasznay_alexandru.pdf |
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