ROMANIAN IDENTITY REPRESENTATION IN EUROPE BY SPORT AS A MODERN EXPRESSION OF CULTURE IN THE PROCESS OF GLOBALIZATION
ROMANIAN IDENTITY REPRESENTATION IN EUROPE BY SPORT AS A MODERN EXPRESSION OF CULTURE IN THE PROCESS OF GLOBALIZATION

Summary/Abstract: In the European Parliament sport is considered both as a source of identity and social integration and a tool in the fight against discrimination and racism. The European Union strategy takes the form of discourse well suited to the sportive atmosphere. European Union uses major sporting events to promote its own image and amplify its general discourse. Sports have an important role in identity formation and the effects on individuals’ politicization. European Union special campaign of promoting sports events is based on deliberative behaviors - all visitors are urged to talk about Europe, give opinions without fear that they will be put in bad situations or that they come into conflict with certain parties. Through participation in the dialogue a more democratic Europe will be built, and by exchanging points of views and arguments we will learn from each other. Most citizens agree with the establishment, in their own countries, of institutions where they get information and increase their knowledge about the European Union. The paper presents the activities of European institutions to complete the European public space, based on diplomacy and the positive impact of sport.

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