Nationalism, civil society, and the revolution of 1989

Mentzel, Peter

doi:10.1111/j.1469-8129.2012.00555.x

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“…Commentators sometimes compared those revolutions to those of 1848 (e.g. Mentzel : 634), but at a deeper level the French example is more relevant, for it was not so much foreign rule that the East Europeans were throwing off as that of their own corrupt and oppressive leaders. In a way that Sieyès would have fully understood, they were defining what the nation was and declaring its right to independence.…”

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Nationalism and revolution: friends or foes?

Kumar

2015

Nations and Nationalism

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Nationalism and revolution have generally been held to go together. Many nation-states have had their origins in revolution, from the Americans in the 18th century to a host of Third World nation-states in the 20th century. Generally, both modern revolutions and modern nationalism have the same origins, in 18th century Enlightenment thought. But this paper argues that, despite this common origin, the principles of revolution and nationalism are divergent, and can set one against the other. Revolutions emphasise freedom and equality; nationalism emphasises integration and unification. These principles can clash, though not inevitably and not always. The paper examines the 1789 French Revolution, the 1848 revolutions and the 1917 Russian revolution. It shows that in the first two cases, revolutionary aspirations came up against and were eventually displaced by nationalist aims. In the case of 1917, revolution paradoxically, and unintentionally, institutionalised nationalism. These examples show that, though linked at some high level of modern thought, revolution and nationalism express different and at times divergent strands of modernity.

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Nationalism and revolution: friends or foes?

Kumar

2015

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“…This suppression further fuelled patriotism towards their nations and deep-seated resentment towards the Soviet Union. As a result, a robust ideological foundation was laid for the success of the revolutions in 1989 [16].…”

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Categorizing Social Movements as Successful or Failed: Exploring the Essence Contributing to Social Dynamic Balance

2024

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Research on social movements has been continuously robust and of significant theoretical importance in the field of social studies. This paper argues that there is no definitive criterion for categorizing social movements into a binary standard of either success or failure. Social movements emerge to instigate societal or ideological transformations. By analysing various historical movements worldwide, the study finds that when social movements reach extreme positions and unleash devastating forces upon society, they often provoke counter-movements that seek to restore social equilibrium. Societal trends oscillate back and forth, much like a pendulum, and social movements function as agents that pull the pendulum towards the centre when it reaches its peak on one side. Therefore, social movements act as regulators contributing to the constant dynamic balance in society. This nuanced perspective can inform policymakers, activists, and researchers in their efforts to engage with and respond to social movements, fostering more informed and effective strategies for societal change and progress.

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Does nationalism promote democracy? Comparative analyses of Ukraine's ‘Maidan’ revolution and Poland's ‘Solidarity’ mass mobilisation

Sabatovych

2017

Contemporary Politics

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Nationalism, civil society, and the revolution of 1989

Abstract: Relying heavily on the work of Edward Shils, this paper argues that a robust sense of national identity among the peoples of East Central Europe played a crucial role in the revolutions of 1989 and the subsequent emergence of civil society in the region's countries.

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Nationalism and revolution: friends or foes?

Nationalism and revolution: friends or foes?

Categorizing Social Movements as Successful or Failed: Exploring the Essence Contributing to Social Dynamic Balance

Does nationalism promote democracy? Comparative analyses of Ukraine's ‘Maidan’ revolution and Poland's ‘Solidarity’ mass mobilisation

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