Quebec Nationalism Research Paper
Nationalism is a strong bond to the nation to which we belong. In the 1960s, a new political view originated the expansion of the Quebec nationalism. Since the quiet revolution, the establishment of a Quebecer oneness has had many economic, political and cultural effects. Therefore, even nowadays, nationalism can be helpful to people.
First of all, nationalism inspires a feeling of pride towards the community that makes people work for the common good. Indeed, if someone has a strong bond to his society, he will be pleased to be more committed to it. This desire of helping the community was very present in the 20th century, noticeable with the creation of several state companies and cooperatives. For instance, the Caisse Desjardins, allows …show more content…
Maslow has established the hierarchy of needs pyramid. Nationalism can be a part of satisfying three of them: safety and security, love and belonging as well as self-esteem. Those needs are cater for with the sense of belonging brought by nationalism. The importance of those needs is shown by the gathering of some communities in Montreal such as the Italian or the Chinese. They all regroup because they seek the fulfilling of those basic needs. We all want to be a part of a community to which we share similarities. Therefore, nationalism and the sense of belonging are in the human nature. Third of all, nationalism supplies the development of the culture. In the 1960s, the development of the Quebecer oneness encouraged the artists to promote their culture. The feeling of pride towards their community influenced their work. For instance, they started to talk with the Quebecer accent in plays. Also, many singers like Robert Charlebois and Claude Dubois became famous with songs about Quebec nationalism. Thus, nationalism is important because it makes a community evolve culturally. In conclusion, nationalism can be helpful to people. Indeed it encourages citizen to work for the common good. Also, a sense of belonging fulfills basic human needs. Furthermore, being proud of our community stimulates its culture. As our world keeps getting more open to exchanges with other countries, it is important to
First of all, nationalism inspires a feeling of pride towards the community that makes people work for the common good. Indeed, if someone has a strong bond to his society, he will be pleased to be more committed to it. This desire of helping the community was very present in the 20th century, noticeable with the creation of several state companies and cooperatives. For instance, the Caisse Desjardins, allows …show more content…
Maslow has established the hierarchy of needs pyramid. Nationalism can be a part of satisfying three of them: safety and security, love and belonging as well as self-esteem. Those needs are cater for with the sense of belonging brought by nationalism. The importance of those needs is shown by the gathering of some communities in Montreal such as the Italian or the Chinese. They all regroup because they seek the fulfilling of those basic needs. We all want to be a part of a community to which we share similarities. Therefore, nationalism and the sense of belonging are in the human nature. Third of all, nationalism supplies the development of the culture. In the 1960s, the development of the Quebecer oneness encouraged the artists to promote their culture. The feeling of pride towards their community influenced their work. For instance, they started to talk with the Quebecer accent in plays. Also, many singers like Robert Charlebois and Claude Dubois became famous with songs about Quebec nationalism. Thus, nationalism is important because it makes a community evolve culturally. In conclusion, nationalism can be helpful to people. Indeed it encourages citizen to work for the common good. Also, a sense of belonging fulfills basic human needs. Furthermore, being proud of our community stimulates its culture. As our world keeps getting more open to exchanges with other countries, it is important to