identitetsdrag
Identitetsdrag, or identity traits, is a concept used across sociology, psychology, linguistics and cultural studies to describe attributes, characteristics, or behaviors that contribute to a person’s sense of self and to how others categorize them. They may be enduring, such as ethnicity, gender identity, age, nationality, or religion, or more fluid and contextual, such as occupation, language, hobbies, fashion, or online personas.
In linguistics and sociolinguistics, identitetsdrag are often discussed as identity markers that signal membership in social
Identity traits are frequently studied through the lens of self-identification, where individuals describe how they see
Ethical considerations are central in research and discussion of identitetsdrag. Researchers and observers should avoid essentializing
See also: identity, self-concept, social identity theory, intersectionality, identity markers.