Nationalism

Question 1

What is Billig’s concept of ‘Banal Nationalism’

Answer 1

Notion that citizen are constantly exposed to nationalism without knowing it. Be it through the way news reports are framed or following sports teams. Impossible to find alternative of to the nation. Creates ‘othering’.

Question 2

How does nationalism differ across Europe and why is this relevant?

Answer 2

France and England it developed with the nation state. German it was pioneered by romantics along cultural lines. Relevant because it shows certain models apply to nationalism in certain contexts.

Question 3

Primodialist features? 5

Answer 3

Nation is real. Defined in cultural terms. Nation cannot be manipulated. Deep moral connection. National identity is absolute.

Question 4

Constructavist features? 4

Answer 4

Nation is fluid. Altered by powerful to suit needs. Importance of traditions. Wholly subjective.

Question 5

What does Geller argue?

Answer 5

Nationalism is using the historical proliferation of culture to create cultural wealth.

Question 6

Anderson

Answer 6

nations are imagined but seem very real.