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IELTS Essay: Some people say patriotism causes problems and is negative overall. Others fe...

Prompt

Some people say patriotism causes problems and is negative overall. Others feel that it is beneficial for society at large. Do the advantages of patriotism outweigh its disadvantages?

#patriotism#nationalism#social cohesion#conflict#collective identity#extremism

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Band 7 → 9 — Band 7 balances two clear sides; Band 9 deconstructs what 'patriotism' means in context and shows how the same phenomenon can be beneficial or harmful depending on its manifestation.

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Key concepts in this essay

Patriotism vs nationalism vs extremism
Social cohesion and collective action benefits
Risk of intolerance and conflict when patriotism becomes exclusionary

Pitfalls the model essay avoids

Confusing patriotism with nationalism or jingoism without clarifying definitions
Only discussing extreme cases (wars/terrorism) without exploring moderate patriotism
Missing the distinction between healthy civic engagement and blind obedience

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