Original scientific paper

The Construction of European Identity - A Contribution to Recognizing a Questionable Context

Andreja Sršen ; Hrvatski studiji Sveučilišta u Zagrebu, Odjel za sociologiju

Abstract

The concept of identity in modern theories is studied as a constitutive category, so the European identity in the text is explored through his constitutive elemente. Construction of European identity is displayed in the text as a search for new kinds of identity, where traditional national bonds such as territory, history, culture and political traditions have the same role as the identification with the nation. Therefore raises the question of “foundations” of European identity. The article examines the construction of the “new” European identity, which should be based on a strong collective identity, and which is reflected in the loyalty of the citizens of the European Union. So far, context of contemporary criticism, and analytical application of the term European identity, is dealing not only with a question of political legitimacy, but increasingly take into consideration the deeper elements that are related to the “political and emotional” legitimacy.

Keywords

identity; European Union; globalization; nation; legitimacy

Hrčak ID:

122996

URI

https://hrcak.srce.hr/122996

Publication date:

12.6.2013.

Article data in other languages: croatian

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