A la prochaine…again: The Québec referendum of 1995

Turcotte, André

doi:10.1016/0261-3794(96)85108-0

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“…One explanation claims that support for independence has its roots in national identity (Smith, 1986). Previous empirical research (for instance in Scotland and Quebec) has shown that self-identification with particular national groups is associated with support for those groups' greater political autonomy (Clarke and Kornberg, 1996;Turcotte, 1996;Lublin and Voss, 2002;Denver et al,. 2000).…”

Section: National Identitymentioning

confidence: 99%

Sticking to the Union? Nationalism, inequality and political disaffection and the geography of Scotland’s 2014 independence referendum

Pattie

Johnston

2016

Regional & Federal Studies

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Scotland's 2014 Independence Referendum affords a rare opportunity to examine public support for the break-up of a long-established, stable democracy. Analyses of support for Scottish independence reveal that while issues of national identity loomed large in the vote, they were not the only factors involved. Questions around the economic and political direction of the state, and around uneven development, ideology and trust in established politicians also influenced voters' decisions. Partisanship also mattered, as voters were more likely than not to follow the lead of their party in what had become a highly partisan contest. But some partiesespecially Laboursaw large minorities of their supporters vote against the party's line to support independence.

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Section: National Identitymentioning

confidence: 99%