Ethnic Studies Review
Orginal Publication Date
2010
Journal Title
Ethnic Studies Review
Volume
33
Issue
esr/vol33/iss1
First Page
36
Last Page
60
Abstract
The ease in which people are able to travel and communicate with one another across national boundaries is challenging the way in which we identify ourselves and define our place in the world. In an increasingly globalized world the very concept of a national identity is itself being redefined as multiple identities and dual citizenships have become more common than ever. This process of global interconnectedness has progressed so rapidly in the past few years that many are beginning to question how we define national models. The European Union, NAFTA, MERCOSUR, multi-national corporate affiliations, and virtual communities over the internet are all fast creating new collective forms of identity filling a role traditionally associated with the nation-state. These new realities test the limits of traditional citizenship models and challenge us to rethink national identities that transcend borders.
Rights
Copyright ©ESR, The National Association for Ethnic Studies, 2010
Comments
Comparative Immigrant & Gender Considerations