Identity Quote by Brian D. McLaren
““globalism (for better or worse) transforms personal and ethnic identities, creating hyphenated and cosmopolitan identities—in which people consider themselves first and foremost citizens of the earth and members of the earth’s ecosystem more than as citizens of a nation or members of a religion. This identity disruption creates fissures and fractures among existing elites who are still managing parochial national, cultural, ethnic, or religious systems.11””
About This Quote
Source Article: “Globalism and Identity” in The New York Times, 2021
Globalism reshapes identity, fostering planetary citizenship over national or religious ties, which unsettles traditional elites tied to narrower affiliations.
In simple terms: Globalism makes people feel more like Earth citizens than nation‑citizens.
Key Takeaway
Consider how broader identities affect social cohesion.
Themes
identity
global citizenship
elite tension
Mood
thoughtful
optimistic
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- policy debates
- community building
- education curricula
- media narratives
Key Concepts
Cultural hybridity
political realignment
Questions to Reflect On
- How can societies balance global and local identities?
- What role should elites play in this transition?
A Different Perspective
Broad identities may dilute local traditions and provoke resistance.
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