Michael Billig

Michael Billig was a British social psychologist known for his work on how everyday society influences individual thoughts and behaviors. He explored concepts like "banal nationalism," illustrating how nationalist ideas are subtly embedded in daily routines and language, shaping our sense of identity. Billig emphasized the importance of studying ordinary, mundane practices to understand social and political dynamics, rather than only focusing on major events or elite actions. His work helps us see how common habits and everyday discourse maintain social structures and beliefs over time, often unnoticed.