I had always thought of myself as a countrpoint nationalism. However I am coming to realise that as I leave the UK I become more nationalistic, but not in the standard manner. i habe no interest in sports or some such, I know how good England is at sport and will expect no more. However as far as history, politics and social structures are concerned I think I put them on a pedestal when I go abroad. I try to stay neutral, but I think nationalism has been ingrained into me to some degree.
It is weird watching the feelings well up in my and unccomfortable at the same time. I see other people agressively defend their nation and it's actions and I find it odd or eronious. And yet when it comes to my own country I have similar feelings, although not quite as viciously. Fighting these feelings is something I attempt to do. Don;t get me wrong I know was is good and bad about the UK, but it seems difficult to accept them if someone from elsewhere presents.them instead of myself. I guess this is just one more thing to try and work on. Else it is not fair for me to rag on another country if I won't let them do the same to my own country.
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