Identity and Community in Contemporary Physical and Virtual Spaces

Download or read book Identity and Community in Contemporary Physical and Virtual Spaces written by Ashley Woodworth and published by LAP Lambert Academic Publishing. This book was released on 2012-04 with total page 80 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The notions of community and identity are discussed and the various elements of each concept are analyzed in terms of their manifestation in physical and virtual spaces. A comparison of community and identity in physical and virtual spaces highlights the interdependent nature of these experiences in the intersection of these two spaces. Modern society functions through the use of technology that is ever increasing in speed and efficiency. We rely more and more on virtual technology as a tool to maintain relationships, perform various tasks, communicate and interact with others, and to manage our self-presentations. Thus, the fundamental experiences of community and identity must be studied in both online and offline contexts in order to determine how we can manipulate our use of technology for positive outcomes.