Consider the following questions when writing your journal entry. You do not need to answer all ques ...

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Consider the following questions when writing your journal entry. You do not need to answer all questions, but you should address at least one of the questions. Aim for more than a summary, and use your write-up to show your understanding of the readings. Where possible, deepen your discussion by adding comparisons, addressing points of agreement or disagreement, or adding critiques (refer to comments given on previous assignments). Your answer should be in paragraph form with proofread, clear prose, between 300 and 500 words. What does it mean for identities to be 'constructed'? How does this compare to other explanations for the origins of identities? How do the origins of identities or the methods of their origin relate to national identities vs. ethnic or other identities? What is banal nationalism? How does Billig's discussion relate to others you've read this semester? Can nationalism be good or bad? If so, how would you distinguish between the 'good and bad nationalisms'? If not, explain.