Nationalism and Sexuality

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Nationalism and Sexuality

• What do we mean by nation state and nationalism?
• New forms of nations arose in 18th century even
  in Europe
• Characterized by less emphasis on monarch and new
  concern for citizens
• Described as a fraternity of men defending the
  nation
• Women had new civic responsibilities
• Respectability became an issue for the middle
  class
• New emphasis on homosociability or fraternity
• New role for military
• Impact on former colonies
• Examples Morocco

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Spanish National Coat of Arms
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Sexuality and Patriotism

• After the French Revolution, the desire to define
  the nation came in the form of Marianne, a
  politicized version of the Virgin Mary

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Marianne as Patriot
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The Tamed Marianne
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Germania and Germany
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Statue of Liberty
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Uncle Sam-World War I Poster
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Symbol of Mexican Nation
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Morocco as an Example
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