Impact of Digital Communication: Identity Flashcards
1
Q
What do people now have a greater choice of?
A
Lifestyle and cultures all over the world
2
Q
What can people now decide?
A
Which kinds of identity they might like to choose, rather than sticking with what they have been given
3
Q
What can mask identity?
A
Social networks and chat rooms can mask identity and people can adopt multiple online personalities
4
Q
What can overlap?
A
People’s online identity often overlaps with their offline lives – this can have both positive and negative effects
5
Q
What’s an example of overlapping?
A
Politicians resigning for backlash they receive for something they have posted online
