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Contemporary Britain

Refers to the current cultural and social dynamics shape British society, influenced by both history and present circumstances.

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Diversity and Difference

Characteristics of British culture, emphasizing that it is not singular but a collection of varied influences.

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Social Class

A pervasive system in Britain that distinguishes between different groups based on economic and social factors.

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National Identity

An invented sense of belonging defined by collective memories, stories, and symbols of a nation.

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Nationalism

A political principle asserting that political and national units should align, described by Ernest Gellner.

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Imagined Community

A concept by Benedict Anderson stating that national identity exists in the imagination of a community's members.

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Hegemony

Gramsci's term explaining how the ruling class can dominate a society through cultural norms rather than force.

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Banal Nationalism

The everyday, routine practices that reinforce national identities without overt displays of nationalism, as defined by Michael Billig.

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Colonial Past

Britain's history of empire and its ongoing impact on social dynamics, particularly concerning race and identity.

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Racial Hierarchy

A societal structuring where whiteness occupies a dominant position, particularly prevalent in discussions of British identity.

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