What is cultural identity?
Cultural identity is the changing set of relationships through which people and communities connect to language, memory, values, practices and belonging.
Origins, forms and everyday life
Identity develops through family, education, migration, media and shared experience. One person may belong to several cultures, and national, local, professional and generational ties overlap. Food or clothing alone cannot define someone’s identity.
Meaning, change and safeguarding
Identity is neither fixed nor uniform; members may interpret traditions differently. Representation and safeguarding should include people’s own accounts, avoid stereotypes and allow for change.
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