Blog post 1: The national self
The national self National identity is belonging to the collective of the state or nation. It is embedded in a set of aspects related to the culture, language, ethnicity, religion, or traditions of the memorial community. As such, it is based on the concept of the nation, which is a community of people who share a series of historical and cultural ties and who live in a territory or state. National identity is essential for the use of the area and the unity of the state. National identity is an idea that stems from the national constructions carried out by 19th-century nationalisms, mainly in European and American nation-states, although it has since spread throughout the world. National identity can manifest itself in different ways and to different degrees through patriotism, nationalism, and chauvinism. It can be expressed in feelings ranging from selfishness and pride to xenophobia and bigotry. The first inhabitants of Portugal were Neandert...