Digital Society · 2 Concepts

DS2.3 — Identity

Digital Society · SL / HL · syllabus-mapped notes

1. DS2.3.1

   How identity is studied

   Identity in digital society is explored and investigated by diverse subjects, fields and professions, such as psychology, cultural studies, political science, social and cultural anthropology, sociology and philosophy.

2. DS2.3A

   What identity defines

   Identity helps define a person, group, social entity and/or community.

3. DS2.3B

   Identity is not static

   Identity is not static but changes over time and according to context and the perspectives of others.

4. DS2.3C

   Identities are intersectional

   Identities are intersectional and may include aspects related to age, nationality, religion, culture, gender, sexuality, race, ethnicity as well as social and economic class.