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Political identity is a form of social identity marking membership of certain groups that share a common struggle for a certain form of power. This can include identification with a political party, [1] but also positions on specific political issues, nationalism, [2] inter-ethnic relations or more abstract ideological themes.
Political identity development is the process how an individual decides on their identity around political issues. Political identity is not limited to partisan identification , but deals with many aspects of how individuals define their political beliefs, attitudes, issue preferences and how an individual relates to their political environment.
The foundationalist reasoning of identity politics tends to assume that an identity must first be in place in order for political interests to be elaborated and, subsequently, political action to be taken. My argument is that there need not be a “doer behind the deed,” but that the “doer” is variably constructed in and through the deed.
In the UK, the two main political parties are the Labour Party and the Conservative Party but there are also other smaller challenger parties. Research shows that fewer British people identify with a political party now than thirty years ago. [9] In 2012, a study showed that 72% of Britons surveyed did identify with a political party. [9]
Articles relating to identity politics, a political approach wherein people of a particular gender, religion, race, social background, class or other identifying factor develop political agendas and organize based upon the interlocking systems of oppression that may affect their lives and come from their various identities.
The most common form of such identity today is the national identity, and hence nation states set the typical limits of political cultures. [1] The socio-cultural system , in turn, gives meaning to a political culture through shared symbols and rituals (such as a national independence day ) which reflect common values. [ 1 ]
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Political scientist Rupert Emerson defined national identity as "a body of people who feel that they are a nation". [19] This definition of national identity was endorsed by social psychologist, Henri Tajfel, who formulated social identity theory together with John Turner. [20]