Political myth
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A political myth is an ideological explanation for a political phenomenon that is believed by a social group.
In 1975, Henry Tudor defined it in Political Myth published by Macmillan. He said
In 2001, Christopher G. Flood described a working definition of a political myth as
, The Clash of Civilizations, and nationalistic origin stories.
In 1975, Henry Tudor defined it in Political Myth published by Macmillan. He said
In 2001, Christopher G. Flood described a working definition of a political myth as
Examples
Examples cited as political myths include Manifest destinyManifest Destiny
Manifest Destiny was the 19th century American belief that the United States was destined to expand across the continent. It was used by Democrat-Republicans in the 1840s to justify the war with Mexico; the concept was denounced by Whigs, and fell into disuse after the mid-19th century.Advocates of...
, The Clash of Civilizations, and nationalistic origin stories.