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The Glimpses of Identity Crisis in Goli Soda

Shanthi L., M.A., M.Phil.
Masilamani C. M.A., B.Ed., M.Phil., Ph.D. Candidate


Abstract

The concept of ‘identity’ is central to contemporary sociology, reflecting a crisis that manifests itself in two ways. Firstly, there is a view that identity is both vital and problematic in this period of high modernity. Secondly, while this awareness is reflected in sociology, its accounts of identity are inconsistent, under-theorized and incapable of bearing the analytical load required. This paper suggests that one’s identity is a part of the universe and that individual identity is its entity. Identity achievement is the resolution of many identity crises. This article also emphasises that it is natural that everyone thinks of their own identity to grow themselves with self respect

Keywords: Goli Soda movie, Identity Crisis, Self-Identity, Self-Respect, High Modernity

Introduction

Rapid developments in the fields of trade, market, commerce and telecommunication technologies, together with cultural confrontations at the global level, are creating a paradigmatic shift in people's understanding of selfhood and identity. The concept of ‘identity’ is central to contemporary sociology, reflecting a crisis that manifests itself in two ways. Firstly, there is a view that identity is both vital and problematic in this period of high modernity. Secondly, while this awareness is reflected in sociology, its accounts of identity are inconsistent, under-theorized and incapable of bearing the analytical load required. Sometimes individuals face obstacles that may prevent the development of a strong identity. This sort of unresolved crisis leaves individuals struggling to "find themselves". They often seem to have no idea who or what they are, where they belong or where they want to go.

The identity crisis is the major suffering of the many people in the present day world. It is quite natural that everyone thinks of their own identity to grow themselves with self respect. Baumister has derived the term 'Self Identity Crisis' advocated by Erik Erickson in the theory of 'Psychosocial Development' (1950/1980). Based on the theory, this problem has basically been developed in the stage of adolescence. (453)

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Shanthi L. M.A., M.Phil.
Assistant Professor of English
Karpagam Academy of Higher Education (Deemed to be University)
Coimbatore 641 021
Tamil Nadu
India
shanthiriona@gmail.com

Masilamani, C. M.A., B.Ed., M.Phil (Ph.D.)
Assistant Professor of English
Karunya Institute of Technology and Sciences (Deemed to be University)
Coimbatore 641114
Tamil Nadu
India
masilaa7@gmail.com

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