Category: 2. ‘Medium theory’ Or ‘Construction of Identity in a digital world’
Being Ourselves Online: Constructing Identity in a Digital World
In today’s digital world, self-expression has become an art, a kind of tightrope walk. We no longer…
The Virtual Self: How Digital Spaces Shape Who We Are
In today’s hyperconnected society, our identities are no longer confined to the physical world. Online forums, virtual…
Self-Identity in a Digital World
There is something about social media that just shifts everything, either in a positive or negative way….
Instagram vs BeReal: Constructing Identity in a Digital World
Theory Published in 1959, Erving Goffman discusses how individuals present themselves in various situations, and how these…
Influencer Identity: The Blueprint
In today’s world and on social media, there are many influencers constantly on our feed. These influencers…
How can Construction of identity be a good and bad thing
Construction of Identity in a digital world is a process where people create and manage a self-image…
The variations in how McLuhan’s research on printing and media theory is exhibited in the East and West.
According to Marshall McLuhan, ‘the medium is the message.’ This perspective posits that a medium is not…
Construction of Identity in a Digital World: The “faces” of ourselves.
Throughout my upbringing, my Mother consistently cautioned me about the potential risks of using social media platforms….
Piecing Together Identity in the Digital World
Imagine, when you are carefully choosing a WeChat avatar, whether you choose a professional professional photo or…
The Construction of Identity in a Digital World
In our present digital era, identity is no longer solely formed in physical spaces — it is increasingly shaped…
How the Influencer Economy Shapes Digital Identity: The Case of Kendall Jenner
In today’s digital culture, social media has turned personal identity into a kind of brand. The influencer…
Kim Kardashian and the Digital Construction of Identity
In today’s digital world, our identities are to fixed. Instead, they are performed, edited, and shared across…
What is Medium Theory
Medium Theory argues that the form or technology of a medium itself—not just the content it carries—shapes…
Who Even Am I Online?
Sometimes I catch myself editing a photo and I start wondering who is this even for? I…
A type of interesting self-construction and presentation phenomenon in Chinese social media
According to Goffman’s theory, we are performing on a stage, which needs us to be formal in…
