Abstract
This period we are in, referred to as the “Age of Globalization”, has made it necessary to redefine concepts in every field. The changes brought about by globalization in economic, political, and cultural dimensions have paved the way for various reactions at the societal level; this situation, in turn, has led to established values and structures being reconsidered from new perspectives. The meanings that almost all concepts including patriotism carried a century ago differ from the meanings they carry today. This can be explained by the transformation of the human profile, as well as changes in concerns, sensitivities, and expectations. The increase in the number of people becoming apolitical with globalization has also directly affected the concept of patriotism. The understanding of being a global citizen, which mentally distances individuals from their own society, has weakened their ability to act in synchronization with it. The desire to reintegrate individuals whose ties to social life have weakened and who have become indifferent to social issues, and to raise individuals with high awareness who can interpret global conditions from the perspective of national interests, can be considered a contemporary interpretation of patriotism. This study, which aims to reveal the effects of globalization on the concept of patriotism, examines the relationship between these two concepts. Data were obtained through document analysis, one of the qualitative research methods, and these data were interpreted through content analysis.
| Keywords: | Globalization Homeland Patriotism Culture |