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National identity and social inclusion
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Abstract In terms of our national identity who we are and are judged to be in a particular context depends on how well our claims are regarded by those around us. Being considered not 'one of us' means being an outsider whether one wants to be or not. National identity may lead ultimately to social inclusion... view more
In terms of our national identity who we are and are judged to be in a particular context depends on how well our claims are regarded by those around us. Being considered not 'one of us' means being an outsider whether one wants to be or not. National identity may lead ultimately to social inclusion or exclusion. Using mainly 2005 survey data, this paper explores cultural markers such as ethnicity, birthplace, residence, accent and ancestry regarding claims to be 'Scottish'. It shows that being born in Scotland enables people to make claims and to have them accepted. Claims to be Scottish by a white and a non-white person on the basis of various markers are received in much the same way. The cultural markers which people use to judge claims represent the raw materials of identity differences with the potential to become the basis of social exclusion under appropriate conditions.... view less
Classification
Migration, Sociology of Migration
General Sociology, Basic Research, General Concepts and History of Sociology, Sociological Theories
Free Keywords
national identity; social exclusion; Scotland; attitudes; cultural markers; England
Document language
English
Publication Year
2008
Page/Pages
p. 1245-1266
Journal
Ethnic and Racial Studies, 31 (2008) 7
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1080/01419870701704677
Status
Postprint; peer reviewed
Licence
PEER Licence Agreement (applicable only to documents from PEER project)