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Identity
Mixing Persian with other languages!
Since the Islamic revolution of 1979, a mass influx of immigrants have given rise to a new generation of hybrid Iranian identities, who comfortably mix Persian with their native languages. Additionally, the use of Internet has led to younger generations of Iranians mixing English into their everyday communication. These trends have raised concerns of those who see it as an identity crisis. Others believe that this is the inevitable outcome of globalization and must be accepted. Yet, there are those who argue that a willingness of a culture to take on characteristics of new cultures is a sign of richness, not decadence.
We invite you to participate in this fascinating debate.
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