Ethno-Nationalism and Cultural Identity Quiz
48 Questions
0 Views

Choose a study mode

Play Quiz
Study Flashcards
Spaced Repetition
Chat to lesson

Podcast

Play an AI-generated podcast conversation about this lesson

Questions and Answers

What primarily drives ethno-nationalism among dominant ethnic communities?

  • Interest in creating new cultural identities
  • A desire for cultural exchange
  • A strong connection to global culture
  • Anxiety over perceived threats to their status (correct)

    • What role do external groups play in the formation of cultural content according to ethno-symbolists?

  • They reinforce traditional cultural patterns.
  • They primarily drive the creation of new cultural content. (correct)
  • They have no significant impact.
  • They can complicate the existing cultural framework.

    • What are existing cultural identity markers comprised of?

  • Myths, symbols, traditions, norms, values, etc. (correct)
  • Primarily language and historical narratives
  • Only tangible items like clothing and artifacts
  • Economic indicators and demographics

    • According to the content, how does institutionalized cultural content evolve over time?

    <p>It gains independence in historical processes. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What process do ethno-symbolists refer to when adapting existing culture to new contexts?

    <p>Re-invention (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What perspective does Fredrik Barth provide regarding ethnic identities?

    <p>Ethnic identities are created through relational processes. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the relationship between external influences and the creation of new cultural content?

    <p>External influences trigger the creation of new cultural content. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is emphasized about the change of ethno-cultural content over time?

    <p>It develops through a two-way process. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did Trump frame his opponents in relation to the interests of his in-group?

    <p>As enemies of the people (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the frequency of Trump's tweets about healthcare during the 2016 election?

    <p>13 times (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What foundational theme did Trump continue to emphasize during his campaign?

    <p>Restoring American greatness (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which hashtag did Trump use to signal his connection with the dominant ethnic group in America?

    <p>#ImWithYou (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What concept did Trump's campaign utilize to create divisions among groups?

    <p>Moral binaries (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was one of the core promises Trump made to the American people?

    <p>To drain the swamp of corruption (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which groups did Trump depict as threatening outsiders?

    <p>Illegal immigrants and foreign terrorists (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what way did Trump frame Hillary Clinton during his campaign?

    <p>As an ally of the establishment and outsiders (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What phrase did Trump use to describe the dominant ethnic group he referenced in his campaign?

    <p>Silent majority (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following concepts did Trump’s slogans connect with his anti-establishment rhetoric?

    <p>Ethno-nationalist ideas (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What issue received minimal attention in Trump's tweets, given the political context of the 2016 election?

    <p>Healthcare (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What issue did Trump frequently attack to frame his anti-establishment message?

    <p>Illegal immigration (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did Trump address crime in cities with large African American populations according to his rhetoric?

    <p>He described them as 'infested' with crime (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What foundational aspect characterized Trump's campaign?

    <p>Ethno-nationalism and populism (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the slogan '#AmericaFirst' communicate about Trump’s foreign policy?

    <p>A prioritization of American interests (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did Trump’s messaging seek to mobilize the dominant ethnic group in America?

    <p>By connecting it to anti-establishment sentiments (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What percentage of white voters supported Trump in the 2016 election?

    <p>57% (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which group had the highest levels of support for Trump among minorities?

    <p>Others (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What issue significantly influenced 64% of voters in support of Trump?

    <p>Immigration (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which demographic group's voting pattern contributed most significantly to Trump's victory?

    <p>White Americans (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What aspect of Trump's campaign is highlighted as critical to understanding the voting patterns?

    <p>Ethno-nationalist populism (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What percentage of African Americans voted for Trump in the 2016 election?

    <p>8% (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a significant characteristic of the in-group identified by Trump's campaign?

    <p>Ethnic and religious identity (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What action is suggested to complement structural explanations of Trump's success?

    <p>Recognizing ethnocultural dimensions (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What characterization was given to Mexican migrants in the context discussed?

    <p>They were portrayed as dangerous criminals. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which group was consistently targeted as the clear out-group?

    <p>Muslims (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did Trump reinvent the myths and symbols of American identity?

    <p>By incorporating a broader conception of the in-group. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What aspect of the majority group did Trump emphasize?

    <p>A more diffused white Christian identity. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which communities were at times included in Trump's conception of the in-group?

    <p>African Americans and Hispanics. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What historical narrative influenced the framing of American national identity discussed?

    <p>Eighteenth-century ethnic foundations of political culture. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did Trump's framing differ from previous narratives regarding ethnic identities?

    <p>It showed ambiguity about who belonged to the majority. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role did political elites play in the framing of Mexican migrants and Muslims?

    <p>They were viewed as allies to these groups. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What method was primarily used to code Trump's tweets for analysis?

    <p>Manual reading and coding with NVivo software (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the aim of the study regarding Trump's tweets?

    <p>To understand the ethno-cultural content within individual tweets (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which aspect did the coding framework specifically focus on?

    <p>Extent of tweets using cultural myths and symbols (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a notable limitation mentioned regarding the interpretive approach used in the study?

    <p>Potential subjectivity in coding (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What distinguishes this research from other studies of Trump's tweets?

    <p>First systematic analysis of ethno-cultural content (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How was the coding applied to the tweets being studied?

    <p>In two ways: top-down and bottom-up approaches (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What conventional view of American national identity is mentioned in relation to Trump's tweets?

    <p>It is based on ethnic origins rather than liberal principles. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the research seek to balance in its approach towards analyzing Trump's tweets?

    <p>Breadth of coverage with depth of content analysis (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    #Nationalism: the ethno-nationalist populism of Donald Trump's Twitter communication

    • The article explores the ethno-nationalist populism of Donald Trump's Twitter communication during the 2016 presidential campaign.
    • It analyzes all 5,515 of Trump's tweets.
    • Ethno-nationalist and populist themes were the most prominent in Trump's tweets.
    • These themes built upon pre-existing myths and symbols of an ethnic conception of American identity.
    • Trump's tweets portrayed a virtuous white majority threatened by foreign, religiously different, and self-interested outsiders.
    • The struggle against these groups was framed as a mission to restore America to a mythical golden age.

    Introduction

    • Ethno-nationalist populism (a combination of ethno-nationalism and populism) has become increasingly successful across the West.
    • Donald Trump's 2016 election victory was a prominent example.
    • The article aims to examine the ethno-nationalist and populist content of Trump's political communication during the 2016 campaign and its connection to long-standing ethnic beliefs.

    Methodology

    • The article utilizes insights from "ethno-symbolism" (Smith 2009) to analyze the 5,515 tweets.
    • A framework of five mytho-symbolic categories was created to analyze the tweets for ethnic identity.
    • The categories include People, Homeland, History, Religion, and Ethos.

    The 2016 Presidential Campaign

    • Trump consistently employed ethnic myths and symbols in his campaign, exceeding all other topics.
    • He mainly focused on the ethnic conception of the American people, history, and religion (roughly 886 times, 708 times, and 259 times respectively).
    • Trump used the "ethnic conception" of Americans to frame his opponents and the establishment as enemies of the people, working against the interests of the in-group.
    • He also used this to connect with and encourage the "silent majority" and the "forgotten men and women".
    • Trump's rhetoric included coded language targeting outsiders.
    • Ambiguity about the precise ethnic profile of the in-group (sometimes encompassing African Americans and Hispanics alongside whites) was used strategically to gain wider support.
    • During the election campaign, Trump framed Hillary Clinton as an enemy of the in-group.
    • Trump used slogans like #MakeAmericaGreatAgain and #DrainTheSwamp to represent the establishment and Clinton as enemies of the in-group.

    Conclusion

    • Trump's 2016 campaign used ethno-nationalist populism with pre-existing ethnic myths and symbols, targeting a "white" in-group and portraying outsiders as a threat.
    • This strategy helped shape the political boundaries between the in-group and out-groups in America.

    Studying That Suits You

    Use AI to generate personalized quizzes and flashcards to suit your learning preferences.

    Quiz Team

    Related Documents

    Nationalism: Donald Trump's Twitter Communication 2016 PDF

    Description

    Test your understanding of ethno-nationalism and the role of cultural identity among dominant ethnic communities. This quiz covers the perspectives of ethno-symbolists, the evolution of cultural content, and the impact of political discourse, particularly during Trump's campaign. Explore the interplay between external influences and cultural markers in shaping identities.

    More Like This

    Use Quizgecko on...
    Browser
    Open
    Browser
    Browser