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Civic Identity in Australia

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posted on 2023-05-16, 12:14 authored by Jan PakulskiJan Pakulski, Bruce TranterBruce Tranter
A typology of macro-social identities is suggested based on the strength of social attachments (strong vs. weak) and the nature of the objects-referents of such attachments (society vs. nation). It yields three types of identity: civic, ethno-national, and denizen. This typology is then operationalized using national survey data (1995 ISSP). The analysis reveals two modal forms of identity in Australia (the denizen identity appears to be very rare). The largest proportion (38%) of Australians embrace civic identity, and this identity is most widespread among 'baby boomers', tertiary educated, and the secular. Ethno-nationalists form a sizable minority (30%), and they are predominantly older, less educated and religious people. The key issue dividing the adherents to civic and ethno-national identity is immigration and its socioeconomic consequences. The proportion of ethno-nationalists is likely to shrink in the process of generational replacement, educational revolution and progressive secularization.

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Publication title

Australian Journal of Social Issues

Volume

35

Pagination

35-51

ISSN

0157-6321

Department/School

School of Social Sciences

Publisher

Australian Council of Social Service

Place of publication

Strawberry Hills, NSW

Repository Status

  • Restricted

Socio-economic Objectives

Social class and inequalities

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