# FILE NAME: 00002702.soc # TITLE: Should we be doing more to encourage a greater degree of national pride? [07c471372eefeb8056ebdf7337e681ff] # DESCRIPTION: # DATA TYPE: soc # MODIFICATION TYPE: original # RELATES TO: # RELATED FILES: # PUBLICATION DATE: 2025-10-12 # MODIFICATION DATE: 2025-10-12 # NUMBER ALTERNATIVES: 4 # NUMBER VOTERS: 5 # NUMBER UNIQUE ORDERS: 4 # ALTERNATIVE NAME 1: Statement 1 - In general, the group was in favour of a greater degree of national pride. However, the group was very much aware of the potential for national pride to be highjacked by the right wing, and by people with racist and imperialistic views of the world. The group was also aware of the potential for national pride to encourage people to feel superior to others, or to create a national identity that does not include everyone living in the country. The group felt that there is a fine line between national pride and nationalism, and that it is important to be aware of this when considering whether or not to encourage a greater degree of national pride. The group felt that national pride can be a good thing when it encourages the community to cooperate and work together. The group felt that it is important to be aware of the potential negatives of national pride, and to ensure that it does not become a negative force. # ALTERNATIVE NAME 2: Statement 2 - The group was in favour of a greater degree of national pride, however, the group was very much aware of the potential for national pride to be highjacked by the right wing, and by people with racist and imperialistic views of the world. The group was also aware of the potential for national pride to encourage people to feel superior to others, or to create a national identity that does not include everyone living in the country. The group felt that there is a fine line between national pride and nationalism, and that it is important to be aware of this when considering whether or not to encourage a greater degree of national pride. The group also felt that there are many more important things to focus on at this time, such as the cost of living crisis, and the issue of climate change. # ALTERNATIVE NAME 3: Statement 3 - In general, the group was in favour of a greater degree of national pride. However, the group was very much aware of the potential for national pride to be highjacked by the right wing, and by people with racist and imperialistic views of the world. The group was also aware of the potential for national pride to encourage people to feel superior to others, or to create a national identity that does not include everyone living in the country. The group felt that there is a fine line between national pride and nationalism, and that it is important to be aware of this when considering whether or not to encourage a greater degree of national pride. The group felt that there is a lot to be proud of in the UK, and that it is important to celebrate this, but that it is also important to celebrate the diversity of the UK, and to be aware of the potential for national pride to be highjacked by the right wing, and by people with racist and imperialistic views of the world. # ALTERNATIVE NAME 4: Statement 4 - In general, the group was in favour of a greater degree of national pride. However, the group was very much aware of the potential for national pride to be highjacked by the right wing, and by people with racist and imperialistic views of the world. The group was also aware of the potential for national pride to encourage people to feel superior to others, or to create a national identity that does not include everyone living in the country. The group felt that there is a fine line between national pride and nationalism, and that it is important to be aware of this when considering whether or not to encourage a greater degree of national pride. The group felt that there is a place for a greater degree of national pride, but that it is important to be aware of the potential for this to be taken over by the right wing, and to be aware of the potential for national pride to encourage people to feel superior to others, or to create a national identity that does not include everyone living in the country. 2: 2,3,1,4 1: 1,3,4,2 1: 1,2,3,4 1: 3,1,2,4