Research on the Ideological Functions and Implementation Paths of Education on the Sense of Community for the Chinese Nation
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Keywords
sense of community for the Chinese nation, ideological functions, national identity, educational paths
Abstract
In the critical period characterized by “unseen changes in a century” and the rejuvenation of the Chinese nation, national identity and ideological security face diverse challenges from both domestic and international fronts. Existing literature exhibits certain limitations on this issue, particularly regarding theoretical gaps in the construction and education of the sense of community for the Chinese nation. This paper analyzes the evolutionary process of the “sense of community,” integrates it with Marxist ethnic theory, and dissects the triple core functions of this educational framework. Furthermore, it proposes practical paths for improvement and provides an outlook for future development. The study argues that education on the sense of community for the Chinese nation is a strategic ideological project that carries multiple formative functions—political, historical, and value-based. It plays a vital role in dismantling erroneous Western viewpoints, fostering a cohesive collective consciousness, and promoting national rejuvenation. In view of this, this research aims to deepen the understanding of the “Sinicization and Modernization of Marxist Ethnic Theory” and provide a reference framework for the functional analysis of ideology.
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