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== Nation ==

== ''Nasie'' and ''Volk'' ==

The Afrikaans for '''nation'''. However, in Afrikaans the words have a strong emotive qualities, notably in certain periods of the history of the Afrikaners.

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 == Use in South Africa ==
 However, in the word has gained a specific meaning and for a while exhibited strong emotive qualities, notably in certain periods of the history of the [[Afrikaners]], when the Afrikaans-speaking white population of the country were striving towards a sense of nationhood. For a long while thus it was broadly defined as a grouping of people who share a common history, language and ethnic origin, and usually govern themselves or strive for it.
-Under the new, far more complex ethnic, linguistic and historic circumstances of the "New South Africa" of 1994, this definition is being challenged on a number of fronts, and in fact the country itself is faced with the dilemma of re-defining nationhood ''per se'', especially in terms of a country with 11 official languages and a multitude of social, religious and other variables.
+This definition was an important political concept and would become one of the underlying  principles that led to the evolution of [[Apartheid]].
 == Related South African terms ==

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−	~~'''See also ''[[Nasie]]'' and ''[[Volk]]'''''~~
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−	~~The [[Afrikaans]] for '''nation'''. However, in [[Afrikaans]] the words have a strong emotive qualities, notably in certain periods of the history of the [[Afrikaners]].~~
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-[[Nation]] ia an English term usually referring to a group of people who share common characteristics attributed (e.g. language, traditions, customs, mores, habits, ethnicity, and in many cases, land/region). In a political sense it  is often used with reference to a partiucular group which is/has become conscious of its autonomy, unity, and particular interests.
+[[Nation]] is a somewhat controversial English term, usually referring to a group of people who share common characteristics attributed (e.g. language, traditions, customs, mores, habits, ethnicity, and in many cases, land/region). In a political sense it is often used with reference to a particular group which is/has become conscious of its autonomy, unity, and particular interests.
-However, the term has always been controversial,
+== Use in South Africa ==
-According to Ford's National Question: "a nation is not a racial or tribal, but a historically constituted community of people;" "a nation is not a casual or ephemeral conglomeration, but a stable community of people"; "a nation is formed only as a result of lengthy and systematic intercourse, as a result of people living together generation after generation"; and, in its entirety: "a nation is a historically constituted, stable community of people, formed on the basis of a common language, territory, economic life, and psychological make-up manifested in a common culture."[3]
+== Related South African terms ==
-== Related South African terms ==
+''[[Volk]]''
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 ==Sources==
 https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nation
-Go to the ESAT Bibliuography
+Go to the [[ESAT Bibliography]]
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-== Nation ==
+However, the term has always been controversial,
-However, in [[Afrikaans]] the words have a specific meaning and strong emotive qualities, notably in certain periods of the history of the [[Afrikaners]], when the Afrikaans-speaking white population of tyhe country were striving towards a sense of nationhood. For a long while thus it was broadly defined as a grouping of people who share a common history, language and ethnic origin, and usually govern thenmselves or strive for it.
+According to Ford's National Question: "a nation is not a racial or tribal, but a historically constituted community of people;" "a nation is not a casual or ephemeral conglomeration, but a stable community of people"; "a nation is formed only as a result of lengthy and systematic intercourse, as a result of people living together generation after generation"; and, in its entirety: "a nation is a historically constituted, stable community of people, formed on the basis of a common language, territory, economic life, and psychological make-up manifested in a common culture."[3]
 Under the new, far more complex ethnic, linguistic and historic circumstances of the "New South Africa" of 1994, this definition is being challenged on a number of fronts, and in fact the country itself is faced with the dilemma of re-defining nationhood per se.

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	The [[Afrikaans]] for '''nation'''. However, in [[Afrikaans]] the words have a strong emotive qualities, notably in certain periods of the history of the [[Afrikaners]].		The [[Afrikaans]] for '''nation'''. However, in [[Afrikaans]] the words have a strong emotive qualities, notably in certain periods of the history of the [[Afrikaners]].

		+	==Sources==

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		+	However, in [[Afrikaans]] the words have a specific meaning and strong emotive qualities, notably in certain periods of the history of the [[Afrikaners]], when the Afrikaans-speaking white population of tyhe country were striving towards a sense of nationhood. For a long while thus it was broadly defined as a grouping of people who share a common history, language and ethnic origin, and usually govern thenmselves or strive for it.

		+	Under the new, far more complex ethnic, linguistic and historic circumstances of the "New South Africa" of 1994, this definition is being challenged on a number of fronts, and in fact the country itself is faced with the dilemma of re-defining nationhood per se.

−	== ''[[Nasie]]'' and ''Volk'' ==	+
		+	'''See also ''[[Nasie]]'' and ''[[Volk]]'''''

	The [[Afrikaans]] for '''nation'''. However, in [[Afrikaans]] the words have a strong emotive qualities, notably in certain periods of the history of the [[Afrikaners]].		The [[Afrikaans]] for '''nation'''. However, in [[Afrikaans]] the words have a strong emotive qualities, notably in certain periods of the history of the [[Afrikaners]].

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−	== ''Nasie'' and ''Volk'' ==	+	== ''[[Nasie]]'' and ''Volk'' ==

	The [[Afrikaans]] for '''nation'''. However, in [[Afrikaans]] the words have a strong emotive qualities, notably in certain periods of the history of the [[Afrikaners]].		The [[Afrikaans]] for '''nation'''. However, in [[Afrikaans]] the words have a strong emotive qualities, notably in certain periods of the history of the [[Afrikaners]].

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 == ''Nasie'' and ''Volk'' ==
-The Afrikaans for '''nation'''. However, in Afrikaans the words have a strong emotive qualities, notably in certain periods of the history of the Afrikaners.
+The [[Afrikaans]] for '''nation'''. However, in [[Afrikaans]] the words have a strong emotive qualities, notably in certain periods of the history of the [[Afrikaners]].
 Return to [[South_African_Theatre/Themes|South African Theatre Terminology and Thematic Entries]]
 Return to [[Main Page]]