Li,

Q. and Brewer, M. B.
What does it mean to be
American? Believes there is
a difference between
nationalism and patriotism.
Nationalism is the more evil
of the two, and is more
commonly associated with
militarism. Meanwhile,
patriotism is more tolerant
towards diversity and
practices liberalism.

Kahne, Joseph, and

Ellen Middaugh Is
Patriotism Good for
Democracy?
Proposes new ideas
for schools to teach
civics and patriotism
along with tolerance
and multiculturalism.

Taylor
Dunaway

Why is the American Youth

more apathetic towards
Patriotism? Context: Since
WWII, most of our wars have
been very opinionated and
have caused the U.S. youth to
doubt the need of our wars
and actions. Findings: A
young adults opinions can be
directly persuaded or changed
entirely by their parents or
media.

Cecilia OLeary To Die For:

The Paradox of American
Patriotism OLeary believed
in the idea of patriotism and
researched the birth of
patriotism in schools and the
ways it was being taught.

Christopher Parker
Believes in a distinct
difference between Blind
and Symbolic Patriotism.
Gives examples such as
the Red Scare of the 50s
to exemplify blind
patriotism.

Macedo, S. Just
Patriotism? Macedo
supports patriotism,
however acknowledges
that it can be used for
violence. Believes in
patriotic belief of not
just your country, but
also important alliances
such as the U.N.

Ca Barkling, R Eisenmann
Attitudes of American Youth
Concerning Military and
Civilian Jobs Barkling and
Eisenmann conducted a study
of 306 young people to
determine their feelings on
entering active military service
after high school. The results
were 31.3% of African
Americans expecting to join,
45.4% of Hispanics expecting
to join, and only 15.1% of
Whites expecting to join.
Jonathan Cowan The War
Against Apathy Jonathan
believes that the way to change
youth apathy is by changing the
way politics are and the way
parents are raising their
children.