Study of the Religious Components of National Identity, Strategies and Solutions
Document Type : Original Article
Authors
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Ph.D. in Strategic Sciences and University Lecturer (Corresponding Author)
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Assistant Professor of Political Sciences, Department of Islamic Studies and Political Science faculty, Imam Sadiq University
Abstract
The religious dimension of national identity is an effective factor in the stability of political and social systems therefore, one of the main goals and spheres of political socialization is to enumerate, strengthen and reproduce the indicators of this category. In this paper has been tried to identify and prioritize strategies for strengthening the religious dimension of national identity using the elite method, strategic and environmental studies based on SWOT technique.
Based on the results, the initial strategies (mild conservative) emphasize the preservation of the family, the strengthening and correction of the functions of schools and universities, the artistic and scientific tools, the activation of social references, the integration of formal institutions and the proper implementation of the law and secondary strategies (mild offensive) highlight issues such as promoting self esteem, spreading jihadist spirit, protecting and promoting the religious democracy model, increasing the efficiency of the system, the participation of ethnic worthy, the unity of Muslims, and active engagement with the Islamic world.
Based on the results, the initial strategies (mild conservative) emphasize the preservation of the family, the strengthening and correction of the functions of schools and universities, the artistic and scientific tools, the activation of social references, the integration of formal institutions and the proper implementation of the law and secondary strategies (mild offensive) highlight issues such as promoting self esteem, spreading jihadist spirit, protecting and promoting the religious democracy model, increasing the efficiency of the system, the participation of ethnic worthy, the unity of Muslims, and active engagement with the Islamic world.
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