Identity is an incredibly complex word to define. As I see it, identity is the reflection of the beliefs, practices, characteristics, and expressions that make up a person. Although identity is often supposed to define one’s individuality, a lot of identity is influenced by how we believe others perceive us. I found the idea of self-presentation in the text to be really interesting. Our self-presentation is how we show others who we are, so by performing or presenting our identity, we are creating the image of how we want to be perceived. This self-presentation isn’t necessarily fake, though it starts to get more complex when it comes to our presence on social media. Because social media is often permanent and leaves more room for error than personal interactions, many feel the need to present themselves as “perfect” all the time. This creates inconsistencies in identity as people feel pressure to change the way they present themselves in order to fit cultural norms and unrealistic expectations. Although identity is always subject to change whether online or in-person, it is our responsibility to stay true to ourselves.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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