• can shape persons identity

People of same nationality:

  • generally citizens of same country and usually live together in a particular geographical area
  • often share common history and language, as well as common experiences, practices and traditions.

People may feel more connected to other members of same nationality ⇒ as they identify with and share a common history, language and culture

  • results in shared sense of national identity and belonging to their country

Example: #SocialStudiesExamples

HakaAngklung
Dance and chant associated with Maori ⇒ indigenous people of new Zealand.
→ before match members of rugby team known to perform Haka ⇒ fierce display of strength and pride.
Indonesian musical instrument ⇒ originated in west Java.
closely associated with traditional customs, arts and cultural identity in Indonesia.
Singlish
informal way of speaking.
words and phrases of different communities in SG.
⇒ become part of the Singaporean identity and culture

Immigrants in Singapore as well