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Identifier	Thesis 2012
Author	Bellobuono, Heather A.
Title	The future of nationalities and regions in an integrating Europe: The Case of Catalonia
Publisher	Central Connecticut State University
Date	2009
Resource Type	Master's Thesis
Notes	The topic of research in this paper, "The future of nationalities and regions in an integrating Europe: The Case of Catalonia", involves all aspects of Catalan life in order to develop and understand their particular and separate nationality. With the rise of globalization and technology, the modern world has become more aware of this sub-region within Spain. What is the future of this once repressed area? Are Catalonians destined to perpetuate their shared identity with Spain, or will the region rise to independence? This region, area of land located within the political boundaries of Spain, has grown from the time of the Dark Ages until its demise under Francisco Franco. For decades, this region was ruled under harsh laws and tough punishment, for example Franco's dictatorship was subject to a strict style of leadership emphasizing nationalism, corporatism, traditionalism, criminalization of certain political ideologies, and the most debilitating measure taken was prohibiting their Catalan language and abolishing the autonomous government of Catalonia in 1939. After the death of Franco in 1975, a democracy surfaced and the Catalans emerged from the rubble. The opportunity to host the 1992 Olympic Games was taken great advantage of. This event created a resurgence of pride and culture among the citizens, which provided them an opportunity to rise again and become known to the world. This pride spans from the traditional Catalan language, dance, and even symbols. Since the Games, Catalonia has had an increased amount of tourism and immigration. The tourism has helped the economy and with the spread of Catalan identity, however, the immigration has harmed them. This immigration to Catalonia has caused a decrease in the use of Catalan language and has created a more multicultural population. This feeling of nationalism among the Catalonians has also brought about political changes within the region. Recent referendums focused on the desire for or against Catalonia's independence have shed light on future possibilities of a separate Catalan identity within Europe. These feelings of national pride can be compared with those in other European nations such as; Scotland, Flanders, and Kosovo. Both Scotland and Catalonia remain in the shadows of their "mother countries" instead of having the independence they both desire. However, these desired political changes in Catalonia have had mixed reactions from Spain. The most potent and decisive way nationalist identity is communicated and nationalist mass movements are generated and sustained is through the language and symbolism of nationalism. This has been represented through the perseverance of maintaining the Catalan language, their separate regional political powers, and excellent use of the media. Language and symbolism, rite and ceremony, play a crucial part in demarcating boundaries between communities. Education, the National Church, and sporting occasions have provided almost limitless possibilities for deploying the language and symbolism of the nation; for example with Catalonian flags, anthems, and folk customs. Also through the use of national recreations and spectacular cultural performances such as the sardana dance and the human towers. These symbols may be manipulated by political movements and attributed with a nationalist meaning. Catalan nationalists can be seen as an example for the rest of the European Community who deals or copes with situations such as their own. Nationalism and identity are topics that are revisited frequently in Europe. Perhaps we will see the Catalonian people assert their independence: Is Catalonia part of Spain?
Subject	Catalonia (Spain) -- History -- Autonomy and independence movements Catalonia (Spain) -- Politics and government
Department	Department of Modern Languages
Advisor	Cortés de Morales, Angela
Type	Text
Digital Format	application/pdf
Language	eng
OCLC number	713735130
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