Which term describes the belief in native-born superiority and a desire to restrict immigration?

• A. Patriotism
• B. Nativism/Nativist
• C. Globalism
• D. Diaspora

Answer: (B)

Nativism describes belief in native-born superiority and a desire to restrict immigration. This stance holds that people born in the country are inherently superior in culture, economy, or politics, and it advocates policies that limit who can enter or stay. It’s not just pride in one’s country—the idea here is a specific exclusionary belief about immigrants and a push for restrictions.

Patriotism, by contrast, is loyalty and love for one’s country and can be inclusive rather than focused on excluding others. Globalism emphasizes cooperation and interconnectedness across borders, not a belief in native superiority. Diaspora refers to populations living outside their homeland, not a political or ideological stance about immigration.