Hybrid Identity Flashcards
define hybridity briefly
A term used to describe a mixture of cultures
What has British culture been shaped by
The fact that Britain has generally welcomed refugees and immigrants who have added their distinctive culture to the hybrid mix
What has British cultural practices and beliefs or values been shaped by
The fact the UK is made up of four indigenous cultures - English, Scottish, Welsh and Irish. These have lived alongside each other for centuries
How else can hybridity occur
As a result of individuals making particular choices when constructing their identity.
Give examples of hybridity shaping ones identity
There is evidence that some sections of White youth choose to imitate aspects if Black culture in terms of how they interact with one another.
How do studies of young urban black males show hybridity
The young urban black males living in deprived inner-city areas suggest their identities are often hybrid in that they may be shaped by global factors such as Jamaican and American rap culture.
