Essays about: "Scottish independence movement"
Found 4 essays containing the words Scottish independence movement.
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1. Scottish independence as a social construction: An analysis of separatist discourse since Brexit : (1) How has Brexit made renewed calls for an independence referendum cogent less than a decade after the first independence referendum was held, and its defeat had been accepted by key separatist actors?(2) How have particular subjects and their positions been constituted to make a second independence referendum inevitable?
University essay from Uppsala universitet/Statsvetenskapliga institutionenAbstract : Anglo-Scottish relations have become a major topic in British political debate in recent years. In 2014, Scottish officials who supported a separate, independent Scotland finally convinced the UK government into having a Scottish independence referendum. READ MORE
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2. Narrating Scotland: in pursuit of a nation : A case study of nation and nationalism as utilized in the Scottish National Party
University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för statsvetenskap (ST)Abstract : The nationalist party in Scotland, the Scottish National Party (SNP), has attracted attention through the years for its election successes as a party and as a movement utilizing a modern type of nationalist approach. This thesis seeks an answer to the research question “How does the leader of the Scottish National Party depict the nation of Scotland?” to explore what nation of Scotland this modern nationalist party depicts. READ MORE
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3. "I'm not a nationalist but"... : On mobilisation and identity formation of the Scottish independence movement
University essay from Stockholms universitet/Socialantropologiska institutionenAbstract : This study examines the mobilisation and identity formation of the Scottish independence movement post-referendum. By analysing arguments, emotions and actions in support for independence, I aim to discuss how the movement make use of cultural perspectives on history for continuous mobilisation. READ MORE
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4. Membership from independence. A study of the Scottish National Party’s strive for an EU-member state status.
University essay from Lunds universitet/Statsvetenskapliga institutionenAbstract : The Scottish National Party want an independent Scotland, but there is somewhat of a “puzzle” to their stance. Because they want this self-ruling nation shall be a member of the European Union. This thesis explore the features of the party’s standpoint and how it could be conceived as reasonable. READ MORE
