The media have an important but complex relationship with identities. In the modern world, it is now an
expectation that individuals make choices about their identity and lifestyle. Even in the traditional media,
there are many diverse and contradictory media messages that individuals can use to think through their
identities and ways of expressing themselves. For example, the success of ‘popular feminism’ and
increasing representation of different sexualities created a world where the meaning of gender, sexuality
and identity is increasingly open.
The online media offer people a route to self-expression, and therefore a stronger sense of self and participating in the world by making and exchanging. These media are places of conversation, exchange and transformation: ‘a fantastically messy set of networks filled with millions of sparks – some igniting new meanings, ideas and passions and some just fading away.’ People still build identities, but through every day, creative practice. However, this practice would be improved by better platforms for creativity.
The online media offer people a route to self-expression, and therefore a stronger sense of self and participating in the world by making and exchanging. These media are places of conversation, exchange and transformation: ‘a fantastically messy set of networks filled with millions of sparks – some igniting new meanings, ideas and passions and some just fading away.’ People still build identities, but through every day, creative practice. However, this practice would be improved by better platforms for creativity.
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