Banal nationalism

"Made in West Germany" on a cassette deck manufactured in the 1980s. Subtle references to the nation like these can be examples of banal nationalism, instilling a sense of pride through everyday items without overt proclamations of love for one's country.

Banal nationalism refers to everyday representations of a nation, which build a sense of shared national identity.[1]

  1. ^ Michael Billig, Banal Nationalism. 1995, London: Sage, p. 6.

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