Question

What is nationalism merits and demerits

Answer 1

Answer:

Suffice it to say here that the people who have same race, language, religion, history, literature, economic interests and political aspirations, feelings of nationalism are aroused among them. Nationalism teaches us to love our motherland.

The nationalist love their motherland, rivers, mountains, flowers, animals and birds very much and they say that motherland is better than paradise. Hans Kohn writes, “Nationalism is an idea, an idea-force which fills man’s brain and heart with new thoughts and sentiments and drives him to translate his consciousness into deeds of organised action”.

Merits of Nationalism:

(1) Helpful in liberating the country from foreign yoke

(2) It leads to social unit

(3) It leads to the spirit of heroism and self-sacrifice

4) Nationalism enables the country face the economic and political crisis effectively

Demerits of Aggressive Nationalism:

(1) Aggressive nationalism leads to racism

(2) It encourages Colonialism and Imperialism

3) It is likely to endanger world peace

4) It is hindrance in the way of World Federation and international co­operatio

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