National Identity (YP Discussion Group)

The World Affairs Council, Young Professionals invite you to our fortnightly discussion group:

Wednesday, 13 October 2010 | 7:00 p.m.

Madison's Grill, 1109 SE Madison St. (Map)

One argument used to justify the expulsion of Romanis in France was a perceived lack of desire to assimilate. Across Europe, the importance of maintaining a national identity built on shared values has been used to discriminate against Muslims. These same arguments are finding sympathetic ears in the US too. How is national identity defined? When is forced conformity justified?