Identity politics

‘Civic’ vs. ‘non-civic’: a comparison of individual-level support for the UK’s pro-Brexit and Scotland’s pro-independence nationalism

Author / Creator: Edwrad Goodger

Media type: Article

Date published:

This article challenges the prima facie differences between the Scottish independence and pro-Brexit movements, drawing similarities based on shared promotion of nationalism, incorporation of populism, and policy radicalism challenging consensuses over austerity/immigration.


Nationality and National Identity

Author / Creator: David McCrone

Media type: book

Date published: 2020

National identity is best thought of as a cultural prism through which ‘politics’ is interpreted, and helps to explain why political behaviour in Scotland and England has diverged in the last thirty years.


Scotland’s new choice; Independence after Brexit

Author / Creator: Eve Hepburn

Media type: Book

Date published: 2021

Leading experts examine the key issues, opportunities and challenges surrounding the prospect of independence since UK’s decision to leave the European Union.