themselvesas
Themselvesas is a neologism used in some sociolinguistic and digital identity studies to denote the practice of presenting oneself as a chosen identity or persona. The form combines themselves and as to stress the act of constructing an identity "as" something else, rather than simply displaying a fixed self. The term is not widely standardized and its usage varies among scholars.
Definition and scope: The term refers to intentional self-presentation across contexts, notably online platforms, where individuals
Context and examples: In social media, creators may present themselvesas experts, artists, or advocates, adapting their
Relation to existing concepts: The term intersects with self-presentation, identity performance, and dramaturgical theory, and parallels
Criticism and limitations: Critics argue that the label risks implying a singular, coherent self, whereas identity
See also: self-presentation; performativity; digital identity; identity work; persona.