Civic Nationalism vs Ethnonationalism
Civic nationalism defines the nation as a community of citizens who share political values, laws and institutions, rather than a common ancestry, ethnicity or religion.
- The nation is a community of citizens bound by shared political values and institutions.
- Membership is open to anyone who accepts those values, regardless of ancestry.
- Equal rights and the rule of law apply to all citizens.
Ethnonationalism defines the nation by shared ancestry, language and culture, and holds that each ethnic nation should have its own state in which it is dominant.
- The nation is a community of common descent, language and culture.
- Each ethnic nation has a right to its own state.
- The state should preserve the majority nation's culture and identity.
- Civic Nationalism: petals and stars
- Ethnonationalism: dashed outline
★ Where they differ most
- Authority90 points apart
Civic Nationalism: Democratic (moderate). Ethnonationalism: Strong leader (moderate).
- Religion75 points apart
Civic Nationalism: Secular (moderate). Ethnonationalism: Religious (moderate).
- Morality60 points apart
Civic Nationalism: Balanced. Ethnonationalism: Traditional (moderate).
- Culture60 points apart
Civic Nationalism: National identity (moderate). Ethnonationalism: National identity (strong).
★ Where they are closest
- Ownership · 0 apart
- Welfare · 10 apart
- Technology · 15 apart
Axis by axis
Ethnonationalism
Economy
Equality / Markets- OwnershipMild: Private43%57%PublicPrivate
- MarketsMild: Free45%55%PlannedFree
- WelfareMild: Shared55%45%SharedSelf-reliant
State and liberty
Liberty / Authority- AuthorityModerate: Democratic70%30%DemocraticStrong leader
- SecurityMild: Order40%60%LibertyOrder
- StructureMild: Central35%65%LocalCentral
Society
Progress / Tradition- MoralityBalanced50%50%ProgressiveTraditional
- ReligionModerate: Secular70%30%SecularReligious
- TechnologyBalanced50%50%EmbraceCaution
- CultureModerate: National identity30%70%MulticulturalNational identity
World
Global / Nation- TradeMild: Protected40%60%GlobalProtected
- Foreign policyMild: Strength35%65%CooperationStrength
★ 12 Axes Political Test ★
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FAQ
Civic Nationalism vs Ethnonationalism
What is the difference between Civic Nationalism and Ethnonationalism?
Civic nationalism defines the nation as a community of citizens who share political values, laws and institutions, rather than a common ancestry, ethnicity or religion. Ethnonationalism defines the nation by shared ancestry, language and culture, and holds that each ethnic nation should have its own state in which it is dominant. On the 12 axes they differ most on authority, religion, morality.
What do Civic Nationalism and Ethnonationalism have in common?
Their positions are closest on ownership, welfare, technology. Overall their profiles are a 76% match on the 12 axes used by the 12 Axes Political Test.
Am I closer to Civic Nationalism or Ethnonationalism?
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