Who Are Outcasts Versus, Driven By Nationalism?

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The idea of nationalism is extensively characterized by uniqueness of culture, tradition, dialect and history that describes a nation. It underlines the character of a nation that is further socially constructed. As a result of this identity, nationalism could be seen as a stage of exclusion for those named as not being members from a given nation. As a social construction, nationalism leads the advancement of unconscious bias by members from a given nation. Through the creation of a unique identity, group members view themselves as alike and see outcasts as second rate outsiders to their communities. Versus, driven by nationalism, people have a higher tendency to discriminate and exploit those who see as being outsiders to a specific nation.

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