Society - A broad term that refers to complex human organizations - A collection of people bound by shared institutions that define human relations should be Conducted Ethnic Identity - A set of institutions that bind people together through a common culture - Language, religion, geographic location, customs, appearance, and history - A single society can be made up of numerous ethnic groups National Identity - An institution that binds people together through common political aspirations - The most important being self-government and sovereignty - National identity can create nationalism - Nationalism: A pride in one’s people and the belief in their own political sovereignty that is Separate from those of others. Citizenship and Patriotism - Citizenship: An individuals or groups relation to the state - Those who trade allegiance for certain rights Ethnic Conflict - Conflict between ethnic groups that struggle to achieve certain political or economic goals at Each other’s expense - Rwanda - How can ethnic conflicts be avoided?

POL 257: Introduction to Comparative Politics 3A