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Unpacking Cultural Superiority – Part 2: Inter-Cultural Attitudes

Exploring how attitudes of cultural superiority manifest among immigrants from one culture towards others can provide valuable insights into broader societal dynamics.

19 June 2024143 Views address, Assimilation, Authenticity, Colonial Legacy, Communities, Conflict, Culture, Environment, Heritage, History, Identity Politics, Internalized Hierarchy, Language, Muslim, Muslims, Pakistan, police, Politics, Racism, Sikh, Social Exclusion, Values, War, WHO, Xenophobia 0 Comments

Behavioral Science History Psychology Religion

Unpacking Cultural Superiority – Part 1: Beyond Historical Imperialism

In today’s complex global landscape, the dynamics of cultural superiority and imposition are not confined to any one nation or historical period. While often associated with British colonialism, these behaviours manifest worldwide, reflecting deeper issues of cultural dominance and resistance. Terms like Cultural Imperialism, Ethnocentrism, National Chauvinism, Jingoism, Xenophobia, and Nativism help us understand these dynamics. Interestingly, these concepts can also apply to immigrants who exhibit aggressive loyalty to their heritage over their host country. By recognizing and addressing these complex issues, we can work towards a more inclusive and respectful global society.

18 June 2024213 Views address, Anti-Monarchism, Context, Counter-Imperialism, Cultural Imperialism, Cultural Revanchism, Culture, Ethnocentrism, Governance, Heritage, Historical Grievance Activism, History, Jingoism, National Chauvinism, Nationalism, Nativism, Postcolonial Resentment, Values, War, WHO, Xenophobia 0 Comments

Behavioral Science Ethics History

Judging History: Balancing Hindsight and Historical Context

Balanced historical judgment preserves cultural heritage, fosters meaningful dialogue, and promotes learning from the complexities of the past and present.

16 June 2024130 Views Accountability, address, Beliefs, Cancel Culture, Conflict, Context, Critical Analysis, Culture, Education, Ethics, EU, Heritage, Hinfsight, History, presentism, protest, Values, War, WHO

Politics World

Why ‘Friends with Putin’ Accusations Target the Right: Unpacking the Political Narrative

Accusations of right-leaning figures being “friends with Putin” stem from geopolitical tensions, ideological alignments, admiration for strongman tactics, and political strategy.

16 June 2024117 Views Author, Context, Disinformation, election, EU, Geopolitics, Governance, Nationalism, Political Strategy, Politics, Populist, public discourse, Putin, Right-Wing, Values, Von Der Leyen, War, WHO

Author Journalism Politics

David Atherton

David Atherton is a UK journalist and libertarian commentator, known for his advocacy of free speech, free markets, and lifestyle freedoms

15 June 2024629 Views address, Arts, BBC, Commentator, free markets, free speech, GBNews, Immigration, ITV, lib, Lifestyle, lifestyle freedoms, media, Social Media, TalkTV, UK, Values

Politics World

Nationalism is not Racism: Balancing Compassion with National Interests

Nationalism prioritizes a nation’s interests and identity, while racism involves racial prejudice. Controlled immigration balances national stability with compassion for refugees.

14 June 2024193 Views Author, Compassion, Conflict, Controlled Border, Coop, Culture, Featured, History, Ideology, Immigration, Language, Nationalism, Planning, Politics, Procedures, Racism, refugees, Roads, Security, Sustainability, Values, War, WHO

Introducing No Bull Politics

No Bull Politics… A lone voice in a world drowning in nonsense… A champion of logic in an age of performative outrage… A man who does not suffer fools, nor tolerate waffle, nor let bad ideas pass without a proper thrashing.

13 June 2024282 Views Accountability, Authenticity, Author, Defence, free speech, Language, law, media, Nationalism, Political Correctness, Politics, research, search, site-intro, Social Media, Values, video, WHO

History Politics

SECURITY: The Case for Controlled Borders

While immigration can enrich a society culturally and economically, large-scale immigration poses significant risks to social integration and cohesion.

10 June 2024176 Views Accountability, address, Assimilation, Author, Beliefs, Border Control, Brexit, business, Christianity, Church, Communication, Communities, Compassion, Conflict, Congestion, Context, Controlled Border, controversy, Coop, Culture, Defence, Economics, Education, Environment, EU, Featured, Festivals, Governance, government, Growth, health, Heritage, Hindu, historical precedent, History, Holidays, Immigration, Innovation, Israel, Language, law, Legal, Lifestyle, Literature, medical, mobile, National Culture, Nationalism, Planning, Political Control, Procedures, refugees, Regulation, Religion, research, search, Security, Social Exclusion, Social Norms, Social Structure, surveillance, Sustainability, Taxation, Technology, Traffic, travel, UK, Values, War, Water, WHO, Xenophobia

History

Should the UK have stayed neutral during WW2?

On Monday 10 June 2024 @PoliticsUK posted: “Reform UK’s spokesperson has told the BBC that it is “probably true’ that

10 June 2024136 Views 2024, American, BBC, Church, Churchill, Context, EU, government, Hitler, Ideology, Neutrality, Politics, Prime Minister, Reform UK, Security, UK, Values, War, WHO, WWII

Academic Author Politics

Douglas Murray

Douglas Murray, British author and commentator, critiques political correctness, Islamism, and societal decline, sparking debates on Western values and identity.

9 June 2024289 Views Author, BBC, Commentator, controversy, Environment, EU, Identity Politics, Immigration, Literature, media, Political Correctness, Politics, populism, Values, YouTube