SOSC 2350 Study Guide - Final Guide: Critical Race Theory, United Nations Human Rights Committee, First Nations
18 Nov 2016
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Describe anderson"s three (3) key elements in the creation of modern nations. Using a critical legal perspective, discuss the limits of his theory. You can refer to our readings for the critical race theory, feminisms, citizenship and indigenous rights sessions to ground your criticisms. Benedict anderson argues it is impossible for an individual to know every single member in a. Impossible for them to know everyone"s thoughts, morals, beliefs etc. community. Instead of people actually knowing for a fact, they have an image in their mind of the thoughts, morals and beliefs of those residing in their nation based on communion; therefore, imagined communities. Not based on every day face to face interaction. Anderson believes a nation is a socially constructed group/community, imagined by people who perceive themselves as part of that group. Three key elements in the creation of modern nations: Creation of imagined communities became possible because of print capitalism.
