Thursday, December 2, 2010

nationalism

What is nationalism?


Nationalism talks about the love, loyalty and dedication top one's country. It deals with people's devotion on their own country specifically on culture, traditions, social welfare, government and practices.

During the 19th century, the greatest nationalism among Filipinos was seen and revealed when colonialism is rampant. for hundred years that Philippines was under foreign control, we had been in chaotic situation wherein rights of Filipinos were ignored. Many problems arose bringing unsettled and injustice case and discrimination was unstoppable.women and children were abused. The colonists were the ones who enjoyed the richness of the country and the sweat of every Filipino citizen. They even saw Filipinos as an inferior nationality.

In the heart of colonialism, Filipinos never sleep. Peace of mind was very hard to achieve. Instead, fear and loss of confidence and hope took place among most Filipinos. Yet, not all surrendered.Rather, they were challenged and decided to do something to hinder the outbreak of  foreign domination.

Hence, a strong bound of brotherhood ignited a  non comparable and unbreakable nationalism. Many Filipinos rebelled building an extreme gap between the foreigners and the Filipinos. Anger became hatred. Revenge became a thirst to many Filipinos that made them to clasp hands and stand together to face the greatest fight...

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