Social Bases of American Patriotism

Examining Effects of Dominant Social Statuses and Socialization

Bibliographic Data

ID2305509
AuthorsYoshito Ishio (International Christian University, Tokyo,, corresponding author)
Year2010
Volume58
Issue1
Pages67-93
Publication date2010-01-01
Peer ReviewedYes
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenueCurrent Sociology (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 0011-3921 • E-ISSN: 1461-7064
PublisherSAGE Publications Inc (PUBLISHER)
DOI10.1177/0011392109348546
OpenAlexW2120002723
LanguageEN
Citations received9
References cited36

Based on a 2004 national survey data set, this article examines the effects of sociodemographic variables on American patriotism. This article demonstrates the usefulness of the generalized group dominance perspective in explaining the effects of some sociodemographic variables on patriotism. Whether socially hierarchical structures are based on race/ethnicity, religion, age or socioeconomic class, members of socially dominant groups are more emotionally attached to their country than are socially subordinate groups. However, the socialization perspective is applicable in explaining a negative effect of advanced education on patriotism. American academia may socialize students to internalize values and norms that question patriotism

Dominance (genetics) · Ethnic group · General Social Survey · Patriotism · Perspective (graphical) · Political science · Social class · Social science · Social status · Socialization · Socioeconomic status · Sociology · Cultural Differences and Values · Demography · Gender Studies · Law · Psychology · Social and Cultural Dynamics · Social and Intergroup Psychology · Social Psychology