Tag Archives: National identity

The stories we tell ourselves

[Klik hier voor de Nederlandse versie van deze post] Stories are omnipresent. Our lives present themselves to us in the shape of a narrative, in which we are the hero and which guide us in our actions. Not only do … Continue reading

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The eternal Golden Age: The discursive corruption of the Dutch self-image

[Klik hier voor de Nederlandse versie van deze post] The Netherlands is often seen as a very tolerant country, where the right to individual self-determination comes first. The roots of Dutch tolerance and the desire for freedom are believed to … Continue reading

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