| ID | 087481 |
| Title Proper | Fixed identities in a mobile world |
| Other Title Information | the relationship between mobility, place and identity |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Easthope, Hazel |
| Publication | 2009. |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | Starting from the premise that mobility is a fundamental social issue, this article addresses the impact of mobility and place on identity. Three major schools of thought addressing this issue are examined: the socio-historical approach of Giddens (1991) and Bauman (1997, 2001) that describes a shift over the last century from place-based (prescribed) identities to mobile (achieved) identities; recent theories in sociology that see identity as mobile, dynamic, hybrid, and relational; and recent theories in geography that consider the relationship between place and identity. With reference to my own research into the migration experiences of a group of young adults in Australia, I argue that both mobility and place are essential components of identity construction and discuss the complex inter-relationships between mobility, place, and identity. |
| `In' analytical Note | Identities: Global Studies in Culture and Power Vol. 16, No. 1; Jan-Feb 2009: p61-82 |
| Journal Source | Identities: Global Studies in Culture and Power Vol. 16, No. 1; Jan-Feb 2009: p61-82 |
| Key Words | Mobility ; Place ; Identity ; Migration ; Post-Modern Society |