March 11 Readings: Identity

As you review the material below, think about the following questions:

  •   How is identity formed/constructed?
  •   How is identity different from subjectivity, individuality and personality?
  •   What does identity have to do with race, ethnicity, gender and sexuality?
  •   How is identity different online?

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   Keith & Mendi Obadike's web site is http://www.blacknetart.com. There are
several art projects and texts on this site. Please focus on the following
three projects:

1. The Sour Thunder <http://www.blacknetart.com/sour>

Within The Sour Thunder, there is a "hypertext eMix" with some interesting
writing (some critical, some narrative, some poetic). Please read the
following (don't worry, they are all short):

2. Blackness for Sale <http://obadike.tripod.com/ebay.html>
3. Keeping Up Appearances
<http://www.blacknetart.com/keepingupappearances.html>

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Please also read the following two texts:

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Optional additional reading:

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