European Identity - Individual, Group and Society - HumanitarianNet

272 EUROPEAN IDENTITY. INDIVIDUAL, GROUP AND SOCIETYsub spaces along with these roles, and daily activation tend to takeplace within these differentiated and clearly defined sub spaces. Insuch a society, personal identity also tends to be formed and securedon the firm bases of his/her roles, statuses and social groups.Crossover societyDefinitions and boundaries of roles, statuses and social groupsbecome shading, indefinite and flexible; life space differentiationbecomes less distinctive and rather flexible: individuals tend to holdmore roles/statuses and group memberships than before and manydifferent activities tend to crossover with each other at any one place.In such a society, identity will become, or be expected to become moreopen, more flexible and more reflective than before.Four major roles of schooling in a modern schooled society1. Providing the life stage of “education hood”.2. Educating a responsible and respectful citizenry.3. Educating basic skills and knowledge.4. Developing personal identity.Issues of and Conflicts over Identity—Economic Level : Globalization vs. National Concerns. Ex:business vs. social security.—Political Level: Global/European Community vs. Nation State. Ex:global politics vs. national politics (participation and decisionmarking).—Cultural Level: Global/European Identity (Culture) vs. NationalIdentity (Culture). Ex Normative Orientation toward G/E citizenshipvs. Cultural Heritage of a Nation. (including language).—Societal Level as an ordinary life world : issues of prejudice,discrimination and segregation.Values, attitudes and citizenship orientation of the youthsin eleven countriesData Source: The Japanese Youth in Comparison with the Youth inthe World : A summary Report of the Sixth World Youth Survey, 1998.