: Specific tools like the "national we" (pronouns used to assimilate individuals into a collective) or metaphors that personify the nation. The Role of Context
According to Edinburgh University Press and ResearchGate , national identity is shaped through three primary linguistic levels: The Discursive Construction of National Identity
: Common topics that define a nation, such as shared history, culture, territory, and a "national body". : Specific tools like the "national we" (pronouns
: 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). such as shared history
Identities are not fixed; they are dynamic and vary depending on the audience and setting: