identiteettia
Identiteettia is a term used in Finnish-language discourse to describe the contemporary, multi-layered concept of identity. It denotes how individuals form, express, and negotiate self-understanding across personal, social, and digital contexts in plural, interconnected societies. The term emphasizes fluidity, situationality, and contestation rather than fixed essence.
Core dimensions include personal identity (self-conception and narrative), social identity (membership in groups defined by ethnicity,
Identiteettia emerged in Finnish social theory and humanities in the early 21st century, as digital technology
Critics of the concept caution against overgeneralization and reification, arguing that identity remains context-dependent and historically