CULTURAL CARTOGRAPHY: MAPPING IDENTITY IN THE GLOBAL AGE

Abstract

In an increasingly interconnected world, cultural cartography provides a framework for understanding how identities are shaped, transformed, and negotiated within a global context. This article explores the concept of cultural cartography, examining how globalization, technology, and migration contribute to the construction and representation of identity. It investigates the role of media, literature, and visual art in mapping cultural narratives and addresses the tensions between local and global cultural forces. By integrating theoretical perspectives from cultural studies, sociology, and geography, the article offers a comprehensive analysis of how identity is mapped in the modern world. The concept of cultural cartography is crucial in the analysis of identity formation, offering a lens through which we can explore the complex intersections between culture, place, and self in the global age.