This article is dedicated to the idea of pop-nationalism and the connection between popular cultu... more This article is dedicated to the idea of pop-nationalism and the connection between popular culture
and how its productions (re)construct the American sense of national identity. The study is divided
into subsections that delve into topics such as national identity in the current, fragmented social reality, the role of films in propagating American values during times of major socio-political crises, and
the concept of banal nationalism according to Michael Billig. To analyze the elements of discourse,
three films were chosen – Rocky IV (dir. Sylvester Stallone, 1985), Top Gun (dir. Tony Scott, 1986), and
American Sniper (dir. Clint Eastwood, 2014). The research findings indicate that Hollywood films have
a significant impact on building and reinforcing a sense of national pride and belonging in American
society. Pop-nationalism is often used for entertainment purposes but also as a propaganda tool, especially during periods of international conflicts and political tensions.
The following article is devoted to a social phenomenon that is increasingly becoming a point of ... more The following article is devoted to a social phenomenon that is increasingly becoming a point of interest to many research communities. It is a NEET youth Not in Employment, Education or Training), who simultaneously meet three conditions: they are not studying, not working and not training in formal education system. On the basis of literature on the subject and available data, the article discusses the theoretical aspects of the NEET phenomenon and fragmented social reality. In addition, statistics and methods of reintegration to facilitate re-entry into the labor market are presented.
This article is dedicated to the idea of pop-nationalism and the connection between popular cultu... more This article is dedicated to the idea of pop-nationalism and the connection between popular culture
and how its productions (re)construct the American sense of national identity. The study is divided
into subsections that delve into topics such as national identity in the current, fragmented social reality, the role of films in propagating American values during times of major socio-political crises, and
the concept of banal nationalism according to Michael Billig. To analyze the elements of discourse,
three films were chosen – Rocky IV (dir. Sylvester Stallone, 1985), Top Gun (dir. Tony Scott, 1986), and
American Sniper (dir. Clint Eastwood, 2014). The research findings indicate that Hollywood films have
a significant impact on building and reinforcing a sense of national pride and belonging in American
society. Pop-nationalism is often used for entertainment purposes but also as a propaganda tool, especially during periods of international conflicts and political tensions.
The following article is devoted to a social phenomenon that is increasingly becoming a point of ... more The following article is devoted to a social phenomenon that is increasingly becoming a point of interest to many research communities. It is a NEET youth Not in Employment, Education or Training), who simultaneously meet three conditions: they are not studying, not working and not training in formal education system. On the basis of literature on the subject and available data, the article discusses the theoretical aspects of the NEET phenomenon and fragmented social reality. In addition, statistics and methods of reintegration to facilitate re-entry into the labor market are presented.
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