Forging "The Adirondacker." (identity construction by residents of Adirondack Park, New York)

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Residents of the Adirondack Park area in New York responded to a land use controversy by adopting the constructed identity of 'Adirondacker' in 1990. Examples of the 'Adirondacker' identity occur in photocopy lore, protest song and oral tradition. Residents also use cable television and public protests to reinforce the image of the 'Adirondacker.' Parodies by other groups also help to define social boundaries. The 'Adirondacker' image includes references to the group as an 'endangered species' and to their history as rugged European settlers and Revolutionary War participants.

Social aspects, Group identity, Social identity, Myths and legends, Adirondack Park, New York

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Social identity in organized storytellling

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Professional storytellers establish their identity as storytellers through different avenues. Some storytellers can remember telling stories as children and being captivated by the power a story can have on a listener. Others decided as an adult to become a storyteller, and the identity was born with the decision. Other storytellers established their identity based on response from the audience. The birth of a storyteller is a dynamic process that connects internal talent with social need.

Psychological aspects, Practice, Storytelling, Storytellers

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Beyond the sound of music: the quest for cultural identity in Modern Austria

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Modern Austria's quest for cultural identity from a socio-cultural and literary perspective is explored. The historical and political explorations and discussions are focused because matters concerning culture in Modern Austria are linked to its political history.

Austria, Evaluation, European culture, Austrian culture

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