Here is the original discussion topic:This semester we have covered many topics in the field of Political Geography. What concept (from Chapters 15 – 34) do you find the most interesting. Defend your position.

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Post number one:

Chapter 22’s topic of the nation and nationalism was the political

geography topic I found the most interesting from the chapters we read.

Nationalism is a force that may seem insignificant, however its power

has lent itself to some of the most influential events in the history of

the world. Nationalism and its manipulation have led to wars,

presidential candidates winning elections, and many more incredibly

significant events. Because of the scale to which nationalism is

relevant, its power, and its ability to last generations I find that the

nation and nationalism was the most interesting concept.

Nationality is spoken of in the text as “one of the most universally legitimate articulations of group identity and one of the most enduring and passive forms of modern particularism.” (Antonsich, Page 298). Nationality and nationalism serves to divide the world, but to unite the people who live in it. Just about every individual in the world identifies with a nation and this concept of a belonging with a group stirs up an incredibly unique feeling in the population of the nation it affects. This belonging affects how people interact with those who identify as the same nationality, but it even more-so affects how individuals interact who are of different nationalities. Nationalism creates the idea of “us, them, and we” (Antonsich, Page 298). This idea of division is what makes Nationalism so integral to political geography.

Knowing someone’s nationality, and their sense of nationalism can help you discover incredibly essential information about them and how they view the world. Someone who identifies with a strong sense of nationalism in the United States may act with an individualist attitude, whereas someone who identifies with a strong sense of nationalism in China would act with a more communal attitude. When it is determined that someone identifies to a nation, and holds a sense of nationalism in that nation then it is easier to predict how they will respond to certain actions and ideas.

Another reason that nationality is so significant is that it is not going anywhere. Historians and political scientists agree that because of the level of comfort and security that nationalism makes an individual in a much larger world feel, the concept will continue to grow and evolve (Antonsich, Page 304). National belonging is something that will continue to be significant in a world with so many different religious, cultural, and personal identities, and its power to move people should not be underestimated.

Post number two:

I chose Social Media as the most interesting.

The relevancy of the impact that social media has had on events that have transpired over the last eighteen months should be enough to support my position. You do not have to scroll down far on Google if you were to search for events impacted by social media. As a matter of fact, you could just go to C-SPAN and watch the leaders of the giant technological companies testify about how their websites are being used for political gains.

America’s intelligence agencies have stated that Russia was heavily involved in promoting political propaganda on social media leading up to the 2016 Presidential election. These statements have cost taxpayers billions of dollars due to multiple investigations in the Senate, the House of Representatives, and the special counsel. Some could argue that it has also been a constant distraction for the current administration. It has also fueled a lot of late night comedy for television.

Speaking of television, Hollywood has been devastated by the impact of social media. Persons have been removed from their own companies. Actors have been fired from production sets. Celebrities have come forward by the dozens to present allegations of inappropriate behavior, sexual harassment, and sexual assault. Social media has even led to elected officials in Washington, D.C., resigning.

Finally, I would present the power of social media as it relates to gun violence. The students at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High have utilized social media to raise awareness about gun violence. They have used social media to organize students across the country to protest gun violence. They are also leveraging social media to influence our current elected officials and the voters who put them in office.

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