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A 12 page paper discussing Billig’s concept of “banal nationalism.” Billig’s position is that nationalism is much more integrated into individuals’ daily lives, that it rises to consciousness with unusual circumstances or in response to specific events, but otherwise is more a matter of accepted social behavior or concept. The purpose here is to discuss the “relationship between Renan’s point and Billig’s conception of ‘banal nationalism.’” Bibliography lists 14 sources.
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File: CC6_KSnationBanalBil.rtf
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(1823-1892) once said, "A nations existence is a daily plebiscite" (Billig, 1995; p. 95), meaning, of course, that the people being governed make active, concerted choices to allow the government
to continue to govern it. Websters defines plebiscite as "a vote by which the people of an entire country or district express an opinion for or against a proposal
especially on a choice of government or ruler." Billigs (1995) position is that nationalism is much more integrated into individuals daily lives, that
it rises to consciousness with unusual circumstances or in response to specific events, but otherwise is more a matter of accepted social behavior or concept. The purpose here is
to discuss the "relationship between Renans point and Billigs conception of banal nationalism." Conventional Views "Old World" national identities are long-standing and well
defined. This fact was always known, but it became intensely apparent in the United States with the great waves of immigration in the 19th century. There were distinct
differences in the Irish and the Italians, as example. One not familiar with either culture could readily recognize the difference between individuals of Irish and Italian origin, even if
they were wholly unaware of what those differences were expected to be. Conditions were different among those who had successfully melded into the
"melting pot" that was American culture. In stark contrast to conditions today in which immigrants seek to retain their cultural heritage, immigrants of more than a century ago often
sought to blend into their surroundings. If adults chose to retain identifying characteristics, then their children and grandchildren certainly strove to persuade them to blend in as well.
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