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The Identity of a Nation in the Age of Migration
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The 21st century is characterised by multidimensional dynamics of change in the international, social, economic and political space. These changes are inextricably linked to the processes of globalisation and the intensification of migration flows. The growing interdependence between states, the universalisation of lifestyles and the rise of consumerism challenge national identity, understood as a sense of distinctiveness and self-identification of members of a given national group. The article highlights the importance of globalisation and its impact on increased migration flows. The definition of nation and national identity is presented, and the phenomenon of globalisation of migration and the role of migration policy in the process of forming national identity is discussed. Particular attention is given to the teaching of Popes John Paul II, Benedict XVI and Francis in the context of the issues of migration, globalisation and national identity. Contemporary migration trends indicate that national identity is not static, but is transformed in contact with other cultures. For migrants, migration becomes a bridge between the past and the present, while at the same time enabling the formation of a new, multidimensional identity in a new environment. The aim of this article is to briefly analyse the phenomenon of migration and its impact on national identity, with a particular focus on globalisation processes. Due to the limited volume, the analysis is an introduction to further discussion on the topic.
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migration, globalisation, migration policy, national identity, nation, stateDetails
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