IDENTITATE NAŢIONALĂ – IDENTITATE EUROPEANĂ. FACTORI FAVORIZANŢI ŞI PIEDICI ÎN FORMAREA UNEI IDENTITĂŢI EUROPENE A ROMÂNILOR
IDENTITATE NAŢIONALĂ – IDENTITATE EUROPEANĂ. FACTORI FAVORIZANŢI ŞI PIEDICI ÎN FORMAREA UNEI IDENTITĂŢI EUROPENE A ROMÂNILOR

Summary/Abstract: Identity is a complex multilevel phenomenon, with contradictory elements, that lead in the end to a unique entity. The individual aspect of identity does not exclude the social identity, but constant changes and the great number of statuses and roles a person has in our society today might create confusion in the process of defining an identity. The idea of a European identity is highly debated by scientists from various fields of inquiry, each proposing pro and contrary arguments. In the end, the problem of a European identity is one of collective identity: the mere belonging to a group determines an individual to adopt group characteristics. Difficulties may arise when the representation of a group is not an adequate one, or it comes into conflict with other groups the person belongs to. The European identity of Romanians falls into the same pattern. Hence, an accurate representation of what means to be European is necessary, as well as a specification of advantages and responsibilities subsumed by this membership.

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