The Concept of Identity as a Product of Language Identity is a vast idea that is composed of many facets. To some, identity is something caused by biological processes in growing older. To others, it is produced by the social environment of the individual. This second idea is what we are going to explore in this paper. The theme of identity consumes many social theorists and authors of social papers. This identity is due, or …
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…ideas to others in their writings and speeches. Social theorists seem to agree that language is a determining factor in the formation of an individual's identity. Though they have varying perspectives on exactly how it is utilized, they still stand on common ground. Community and culture are also by-products of these language-manufactured identities, and in return, they promote language. It is an ever evolving cycle of events that leads to social evolution and social change.