Is there such a thing as a distinct “West” and “East” or “Western” and “Eastern” identity? What are the consequences to these labels?

CHAPTER 7 Where Is Europe?

Using the authors that we have read so far, write an essay responding to the following questions:

What does it mean to be “Western”? What does it mean to be “Eastern”?

Is there such a thing as a distinct “West” and “East” or “Western” and “Eastern” identity?

What are the consequences to these labels? Do these classifications have any effect on real events/policies? If so, how?