Client Article Instructions
Title: The Role of Folklore in Modern Identity Politics
Deadline: 6 hours from assignment time
Word Count: 500–600 words
Format Requirements:
Font: Times New Roman, 12 pt
Line Spacing: 1.5
Margin: 1 inch on all sides
Referencing Style: APA 7th Edition
File Format: Microsoft Word (.docx)
Key Points to Address:
Define folklore and its historical role in shaping group identity
Analyze how folklore is mobilized in modern political or social movements (e.g., nationalism, Indigenous resurgence, ethnic pride)
Examples of folklore influencing contemporary debates around heritage, language, dress, land, or political autonomy
Examine both the unifying and divisive potential of folklore in identity politics
Case studies from different regions (e.g., Celtic revival in Ireland, Indigenous storytelling in North America, African or Asian folklore in diaspora communities)
Tone & Style:
Insightful and analytical, with cultural sensitivity and academic