The essay critically discusses some theoretical and empirical aporias that characterize the sociological concept of identity. In particular, it highlights the common sense origin of the category of identity and the characteristics of essentialism and realism that characterize its psychological root. Finally, it puts forward an alternative way of research according to which the identity no longer identifies a real group but a discursive practice.
Abbiamo veramente bisogno d'identità? Alcune precauzioni sull'uso di un concetto ambiguo
CANIGLIA, Enrico
2013
Abstract
The essay critically discusses some theoretical and empirical aporias that characterize the sociological concept of identity. In particular, it highlights the common sense origin of the category of identity and the characteristics of essentialism and realism that characterize its psychological root. Finally, it puts forward an alternative way of research according to which the identity no longer identifies a real group but a discursive practice.File in questo prodotto:
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