Shared Membership Beyond National Identity: Deservingness and Solidarity in Diverse Societies

Liberal nationalists argue that identification with the nation promotes feelings of mutual obligation, including support for redistribution. Existing attempts to test this hypothesis have focused on whether higher sense national identity among majority increases We a twofold shift in focus. First, beyond majority’s own identity, we need explore their perceptions minorities share identity. Second, from one-dimensional ideals ‘identity’ more complex ideas attachment and commitment. Do members view as committed willing make sacrifices it? Drawing custom-designed online survey Canada, show three salient out-groups (Aboriginal peoples, French-speaking Canadians immigrants) are seen by respondents less is powerful predictor general inclusive