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Identity : Contemporary Identity Politics and the Struggle for Recognition
Currently in Bill Gates's bookbag and FT Books of 2018Increasingly, the demands of identity direct the world's politics.Nation, religion, sect, race, ethnicity, gender: these categories have overtaken broader, inclusive ideas of who we are.We have built walls rather than bridges. The result: increasing in anti-immigrant sentiment, rioting on college campuses, and the return of open white supremacy to our politics.In 2014, Francis Fukuyama wrote that American and global institutions were in a state of decay, as the state was captured by powerful interest groups.Two years later, his predictions were borne out by the rise to power of a series of political outsiders whose economic nationalism and authoritarian tendencies threatens to destabilise the entire international order.These populist nationalists seek direct charismatic connection to 'the people', who are usually defined in narrow identity terms that offer an irresistible call to an in-group and exclude large parts of the population as a whole. Identity is an urgent and necessary book: a sharp warning that unless we forge a universal understanding of human dignity, we will doom ourselves to continual conflict.
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Modern American Literature and Contemporary Iranian Cinema : Identity, Appropriation, and Recontextualization
As an endeavor to contribute to the burgeoning field of comparative literature, this monograph addresses the dynamic yet understudied "intertextual dialogism" between modern American literature and contemporary Iranian Cinema, pinpointing how the latter appropriates and recontextualizes instances of the former to construct and inculcate vestiges of national/gender identity on the silver screen.Drawing on Louis Montrose’s catchphrase that Cultural Materialism foregrounds "the textuality of history, [and] the historicity of texts", this book contends that literary "texts" are synchronic artifacts prone to myriad intertextual and extra-textual readings and understandings, each historically conditioned.The recontextualization of Herzog, Franny and Zooey, The Glass Menagerie, A Streetcar Named Desire, and Death of a Salesman into contemporary Iran provides an intertextual avenue to delineate the textuality of history and the historicity of texts
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The Scandinavian Home : Art and Identity, 1880-1920
The Scandinavian Home is the first publication to examine the entangled notions of home and homeland that were central to the art and material culture of Denmark, Norway, Sweden, and Finland in the second half of the nineteenth century. “Home” was a central metaphor in the nation-building activities of each country.The arts played a crucial role in reinforcing a shared sense of belonging amongst Nordic countries as they strove to identify and celebrate authentic local and national identities.The linkages among land, landscape, handicraft, and domestic dwellings as dimensions of home are embedded in this survey of the extensive David and Sue Werner Collection of Scandinavian art, presented to the public for the first time.Encompassing an impressive range of almost 150 painting, drawing, furniture, textiles, glass, metalwork, ceramics, and works on paper, highlights include rare tapestries and a wooden cabinet by the Norwegian artist Gerhard Munthe; Finnish ceramics by Willy Finch; landscape paintings by Hilma af Klint, Akseli Gallen-Kallela, Gustav Fjaestad and Pekka Halonen; and anonymous functional objects by outstanding handicraft artists – covering embroideries, metalwork, and wooden implements.
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Female Identity in Contemporary Fictional Purgatorial Worlds
Examining fictional purgatorial worlds in contemporary literature, film and video games, this book examines the way in which the female characters trapped within them construct identity positions of resistance and change. With the rise of populism, the Alt. Right, and isolationism in world politics in the second decade of the 21st Century, parallel, purgatorial worlds seem to currently proliferate within popular culture across all media, including television shows and films such as The Handmaids Tale, Us, Watchmen, and Margaret Atwood's The Testaments among many others.These texts depict alternate worlds that express the darkness and violence of our own, arguably none more so than for women.Featuring essays from a broad range of international contributors on topics as wide-ranging as mental health in the Silent Hill franchise and liminal spaces in the work of David Mitchell, this book is an original, timely and hope-filled analysis about overcoming the confines of a patriarchal, fundamentalist world where the female imaginative might just be the last, best hope.
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What creates identity?
Identity is created through a combination of factors such as personal experiences, cultural background, social interactions, and self-perception. Our upbringing, beliefs, values, and relationships all play a role in shaping who we are and how we see ourselves. Additionally, external influences such as societal norms, media representation, and historical context can also impact our identity formation. Ultimately, identity is a complex and multifaceted concept that is continuously evolving as we navigate through life.
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Are contemporary plays modern?
Contemporary plays can be considered modern in the sense that they reflect current societal issues, values, and cultural norms. They often incorporate modern technology, language, and themes that are relevant to today's audience. However, the term "modern" can also refer to a specific historical period in theater, typically the late 19th and early 20th centuries, so in that sense, contemporary plays may not be considered modern. Overall, the classification of contemporary plays as modern depends on the context and definition being used.
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What is gender identity?
Gender identity is a deeply-held sense of one's own gender, which may or may not align with the sex assigned at birth. It is a personal understanding of oneself as male, female, a blend of both, or neither. Gender identity is separate from biological sex and can be fluid and diverse, encompassing a wide range of identities beyond the traditional binary of male and female. It is an integral aspect of a person's identity and how they perceive themselves in relation to the world.
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What is identity politics?
Identity politics refers to the political activity and movements that are based on the shared experiences and identities of specific social groups, such as race, gender, sexual orientation, or religion. It involves organizing and advocating for the rights and interests of these groups, often in response to systemic discrimination and inequality. Identity politics seeks to address the unique challenges and perspectives of marginalized communities and to promote social justice and equality for all individuals.
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Disability in Contemporary China : Citizenship, Identity and Culture
Sarah Dauncey offers the first comprehensive exploration of disability and citizenship in Chinese society and culture from 1949 to the present.Through the analysis of a wide variety of Chinese sources, from film and documentary to literature and life writing, media and state documents, she sheds important new light on the ways in which disability and disabled identities have been represented and negotiated over this time.She exposes the standards against which disabled people have been held as the Chinese state has grappled with expectations of what makes the 'ideal' Chinese citizen.From this, she proposes an exciting new theoretical framework for understanding disabled citizenship in different societies - 'para-citizenship'.A far more dynamic relationship of identity and belonging than previously imagined, her new reading synthesises the often troubling contradictions of citizenship for disabled people - the perils of bodily and mental difference and the potential for personal and group empowerment.
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Marriage in Contemporary Zimbabwe : Identity, Community, and Change
Marriage has always occupied a profound cultural and social significance in Zimbabwean society, but the forms and meanings attached to marriage have changed in recent decades.Marriage in Contemporary Zimbabwe provides a social analysis of the institution, highlighting how it is changing and evolving in the face of societal factors such as globalisation, technology, increased migration, religious plurality, and shifting cultural systems. This book traces the evolution of Zimbabwean marriages from traditional pre-colonial customs into the diverse modern practices seen today.Drawing on rich qualitative insights from across urban, rural, and diaspora communities, it explores the shift in traditional ascribed gender roles, and the complex negotiations between persisting tradition and emerging modern influences.These influences include women’s empowerment, partner choice, and divorce.It explores changes in childrearing and the dissolution of the extended family networks that once governed marriages and provided mutual support.The book also explores broader societal transformations such as urban migration and westernisation, and the impact of socioeconomic challenges such as HIV/AIDS, COVID-19, poverty, and economic hardship. Students and scholars of Zimbabwean history, culture, gender, and the family will find this book essential for understanding the continuities and evolutions of the marriage institution in Zimbabwe.
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Generic Instability and Identity in the Contemporary Novel
Contemporary aesthetics is characterized by generic mixing on the level of both form and content.The barriers between different media and different genres have been broken down in all literary art forms, whether it be theatre, poetry, or the novel.While the publishing industry is increasingly keen to label novels according to genre or sub-genre ("Chick Lit", "Lad Lit", "Gay fiction", "Scottish fiction", "New Historical Fiction", "Crime fiction", "Post-9/11 Fiction"), the novel itself (and novelists) persist in resisting generic categorizations as well as inviting them.Is this a move towards a new artistic liberty or does it simply testify to a confusion of identity?The "aesthetic supermarket" evoked by Lodge in 1992 does indeed seem to sum up the variety of choices open to writers of fiction today and a literary landscape characterized by crossover and hybridization.The familiar dialectic of realism versus experimentation has segued into a middle ground of consensus which is neither radical nor populist, but both at the same time.The techniques of postmodernism have become selling points for novels, and the Postmodern Condition itself seems little more than a narrative posture marketed for an increasingly wide audience.Whether they have recourse to a "repertoire of imposture" (Amis, Self, Winterson), as Richard Bradford would have it (The Novel Now, 2007), in other words "the abandonment of any obligation to explain or justify their excursions from credulity and mimesis", or, like the New Puritans, make use of narrative minimalism in order to foreground their own peculiarities, contemporary novelists consistently draw attention to the fundamental instability of narrative process and genre.The much-feared apocalypse of the novel has failed to take place with the arrival of the new millennium, but generic game-playing and flickering, narrative hesitation and uncertainty continue to pose the question of what constitutes a novel today and to challenge its identity in a world where all culture is increasingly public, increasingly contested and increasingly multifarious.Thanks to theoretical approaches as well as analyses of specific works, this collection of essays aims to examine the concepts of generic instability and cross-fertilization, of narrative postures and impostures, and their constant redefinition of identity, which contaminates the very concept of genre.It demonstrates the diversity of generic practices in the novel today and furnishes us with undeniable evidence of how generic instability is fundamentally constitutive of the contemporary novel's identity.
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Art 21 - Art in the 21st Century: Identity
Documentary which takes a look at how identity is explored in contemporary art.The programme features the work of Bill Nauman, Louise Bourgeois, Kerry James Marshall and Maya Lin.
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What is Supergirl's identity?
Supergirl's identity is Kara Zor-El, a Kryptonian who is the cousin of Superman. She is also known as Kara Danvers, her human alter ego. As Supergirl, she possesses superhuman strength, speed, and the ability to fly, and she uses her powers to protect the Earth from various threats. In her civilian identity as Kara Danvers, she works as a reporter and tries to balance her personal life with her superhero responsibilities.
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Is gender identity sexist?
Gender identity itself is not inherently sexist. Gender identity is a deeply personal and individual experience that reflects a person's internal sense of their own gender, which may or may not align with the sex they were assigned at birth. However, societal norms, expectations, and stereotypes around gender can be sexist, as they often reinforce traditional gender roles and perpetuate inequality between genders. It is important to separate the concept of gender identity from these societal constructs in order to promote understanding and acceptance of diverse gender identities.
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What is identity theft?
Identity theft is a type of crime where someone wrongfully obtains and uses another person's personal information, such as their name, Social Security number, or credit card details, without their permission. This stolen information is then used to commit fraud or other illegal activities, often resulting in financial loss or damage to the victim's reputation. Identity theft can have serious consequences for the victim, including damage to their credit score, difficulty obtaining loans or credit, and potential legal issues. It is important for individuals to safeguard their personal information and regularly monitor their financial accounts to detect any suspicious activity.
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Is cloning identity fraud?
Cloning is not the same as identity fraud. Cloning refers to the creation of a genetically identical copy of an organism, while identity fraud involves using someone else's personal information for fraudulent purposes. While cloning may raise ethical and moral concerns, it is not the same as the criminal act of identity fraud. However, the potential misuse of cloned genetic material could potentially lead to identity fraud if used to create false identities.
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