Impacts of digital communication on identity

Question 1

What are the main impacts of digital communications on identity ?

Answer 1

• people have a greater choice and information on different lifestyles and cultures from around the world
• A wider range of resources to aid development of identity

Question 2

Are online identities achieved or ascribed ?

Answer 2

Achieved

Question 3

What is the we are all cyborgs case ?

Answer 3

• Because technology has become so embedded in their daily lives online - they become cyborgs
• The way people interact with technology defines their identity in a global rather than a local context

Question 4

What does Poutney say ?

Answer 4

• States that globalisation and technological advances have made a traditional influence such as social class less pertinent
• She says that the greater access to digital communication has provided more opportunities for people to choose their identity