Primordialism

Primordialism considers ethnic identity to be an objective creation. It is a historically formed entity on the basis of biological, cultural and geopolitical characteristics. Some nationalists consider themselves to be the decedents of previously existed nation. This assumption is backed by the primordialist theoreticians of nationalism. According to this theory, nation, or at least an ethnic group, is conceded as a social reality, having 20.000 years long history[1]. According to primordial theory, roots of ethnic conflicts takes us back, down to the history of particular ethnic groups. Thus, an analyzes of historical background is a primary goal.
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