Social Bases of American Patriotism: Examining Effects of Dominant Social Statuses and Socialization

Based on a 2004 national survey data set, this article examines the effects of sociodemographic variables on American patriotism. This article demonstrates the usefulness of the generalized group dominance perspective in explaining the effects of some sociodemographic variables on patriotism. Whethe...

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Published in:Current sociology 2010-01, Vol.58 (1), p.67-93
Main Author: Ishio, Yoshito
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Civil religion
Dominance
Effects
Ethnicity
Groups
Hierarchy
Intergroup Relations
National identity
Patriotism
Polls & surveys
Race
Racial identity
Religion
Social status
Social stratification
Social Structure
Socialization
Sociodemographic Factors
Sociodemographics
Socioeconomic status
Status
U.S.A
Usefulness
Values
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Summary:Based on a 2004 national survey data set, this article examines the effects of sociodemographic variables on American patriotism. This article demonstrates the usefulness of the generalized group dominance perspective in explaining the effects of some sociodemographic variables on patriotism. Whether socially hierarchical structures are based on race/ethnicity, religion, age or socioeconomic class, members of socially dominant groups are more emotionally attached to their country than are socially subordinate groups. However, the socialization perspective is applicable in explaining a negative effect of advanced education on patriotism. American academia may socialize students to internalize values and norms that question patriotism.
ISSN:0011-3921
1461-7064
DOI:10.1177/0011392109348546