: Broad plans of action used to achieve specific social goals, such as constructive strategies (building a "we-group") or perpetuation strategies (maintaining a threatened identity).
: Specific tools like the "national we" (pronouns used to assimilate individuals into a collective) or metaphors that personify the nation. The Role of Context The Discursive Construction of National Identity
: Official speeches and commemorative addresses that define a "hegemonic" or state-sanctioned identity. : Broad plans of action used to achieve
: Everyday conversations, focus groups, and interviews where citizens negotiate or resist official narratives. The Discursive Construction of National Identity The Discursive Construction of National Identity
Identities are not fixed; they are dynamic and vary depending on the audience and setting: