Identity is Multifaceted
Identities are multifaceted and include aspects including, but not limited to:
- Age.
- Nationality.
- Religion.
- Culture.
- Gender.
- Sexuality.
- Race and ethnicity.
- Social and economic class.
Digital technologies have transformed how individuals and groups express and navigate these identities.
ExampleSocial media profiles often reflect changes in users' interests, beliefs, and affiliations over time.
Intersectionality
Intersectionality recognizes that individuals possess multiple identities that interact and influence each other.
ExampleA young, black, queer woman experiences the world differently than a middle-aged, white, heterosexual man.
Digital platforms allow users to express these intersecting identities in various ways, such as:
- Profile pictures.
- Usernames.
- Biography descriptions.
- Content shared.
- How do digital platforms enable users to express their intersectional identities?
- What are the benefits and challenges of expressing multiple identities online?
