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Nationalism and Language

Nationalism often uses a shared language to unite

people but can exclude those who speak Chauvinism

differently. When language enforces “purity” in
Chauvinism is the belief
identity, it risks erasing cultural diversity. The

that one’s group is
challenge is to maintain linguistic pride without
superior, leading to

causing division.
closed-mindedness,

discrimination, and

Patriotism conflict.

True patriotism goes beyond

symbols; it means loving your

country while holding it to high Jingoism

standards and working to
Jingoism relies on “us vs.
improve it.

them” thinking and

propaganda, fostering fear

and hatred of outsiders. In
Pride and Extremism

a globalized world, it is

Cultural or national pride can unite, but harmful and outdated.

unchecked pride can lead to extremism,

intolerance, and violence. Pride should inspire

positive action, not superiority or hate.

“English wasn’t just the language I spoke—it
“Languages shape our identity and keep
became the world I knew, the lens through which
us grounded, no matter where we are.”

I saw everything.”
— Varnika Mathur, MYP 3B
— Ojashwini Kumar, MYP 3C