Abstract

This volume is centrally focused on critical discourse analysis and how language defines our world and the social relations between individuals. The authors that contributed to this volume were interested in exploring the relation between language and identity because language contributes to the shaping of one’s identity, as it can also be shaped by a particular individual. By examining the social contexts, the contributors studied relevant issues in language and communication, such as gender stereotypes, racism, and other social inequalities in society, hence their insight into sociopolitical context, power structures and abuse/misuse of language in society. Within the broader context, the title of this volume reflects three main approaches to discourse (socio-cultural, religious, cinematic) through which one can define one’s identity, highlighting the interdisciplinary analysis.