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The research aims to examine how cultural heritage is used to construct identity in a flexible, postmodern context influenced by globalization.

February 25, 2026Open Access

Cultural Heritage and Identity in the Postmodern World

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The research aims to examine how cultural heritage is used to construct identity in a flexible, postmodern context influenced by globalization.
Employed interpretivist and constructivist approaches to understand personal experiences and social influences.
Utilized qualitative case studies focusing on regions like South Africa and India.
Analyzed shifts in identity from fixed patterns to fragmented, digitally influenced self-images.
Identities are increasingly flexible, drawn from diverse cultural elements rather than rigid traditions.
Digitalization facilitates the mixing of cultural aspects, impacting how heritage is experienced.
Traditional group identities have weakened, resulting in individuals crafting personal identities from various sources.

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Explores evolving cultural heritage and identity interpretations among individuals, highlighting implications of globalization.

Umadevi S Kanavi (2026) studied this question.

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