Personal identity within the creative industries
1. Annotated Bibliography:
The following case study will compare and contrast three separate texts in order to formulate a question and create reflection and discussion around this. I have grouped together three particular articles due to them all sharing the common idea of identity within the creative industries. Each article discusses a different angle or perspective on identity.
Beech, N., Gilmore, C. L., Hibbert, P. C., & Ybema, S. (2016). Identity-in-the-work and musicians’ struggles: the production of self-questioning identity work. Work, Employment and Society, 30(3), 506-522. DOI: 10.1177/0950017015620767
This particular text discusses identity work in relation …show more content…
In order to explore this idea, data from a survey done in Perth, Australia between 2010 and 2012 was analyzed. The survey which included 182 participants was in the form of a questionnaire and was targeted at anyone between 18-80 whom were in some sort of occupation or work within the creative industries. Questions ranging from their creative occupation and creative work to basic demographics and cultural background were answered. The survey’s findings have then been analysed and processed in order to show similarities between creatives. Resulting from this research are five main elements which explain the extent of worth which creative workers see in their own work. These are identity representation, motivation, creative catalyst, interaction with society and recognition. These elements help to display the perspective of a creative worker’s view of their own work and how this view is often related to their own …show more content…
By exploring the creative industries, the paper reviews self-identity in relation to creative people and the struggles that occur due to this. The paper explores the professional industry of music in order to show the identity struggles that are apparent. A study was conducted in three different European cities where people with varying occupations within the music industry were studied. These interviews occurred at major music festivals where interviewees were able to observe and study the participants. Participants included musicians, audience members, backstage workers and managers. The findings from these interviews help to show the tensions which musicians face in relation to their identity. Looking specifically at indie musicians the research describes different forms of self-questioning identity work within the context of the music industry. The paper also shows that Identity work and its forms of tension are not always able to be resolved with
1. Annotated Bibliography:
The following case study will compare and contrast three separate texts in order to formulate a question and create reflection and discussion around this. I have grouped together three particular articles due to them all sharing the common idea of identity within the creative industries. Each article discusses a different angle or perspective on identity.
Beech, N., Gilmore, C. L., Hibbert, P. C., & Ybema, S. (2016). Identity-in-the-work and musicians’ struggles: the production of self-questioning identity work. Work, Employment and Society, 30(3), 506-522. DOI: 10.1177/0950017015620767
This particular text discusses identity work in relation …show more content…
In order to explore this idea, data from a survey done in Perth, Australia between 2010 and 2012 was analyzed. The survey which included 182 participants was in the form of a questionnaire and was targeted at anyone between 18-80 whom were in some sort of occupation or work within the creative industries. Questions ranging from their creative occupation and creative work to basic demographics and cultural background were answered. The survey’s findings have then been analysed and processed in order to show similarities between creatives. Resulting from this research are five main elements which explain the extent of worth which creative workers see in their own work. These are identity representation, motivation, creative catalyst, interaction with society and recognition. These elements help to display the perspective of a creative worker’s view of their own work and how this view is often related to their own …show more content…
By exploring the creative industries, the paper reviews self-identity in relation to creative people and the struggles that occur due to this. The paper explores the professional industry of music in order to show the identity struggles that are apparent. A study was conducted in three different European cities where people with varying occupations within the music industry were studied. These interviews occurred at major music festivals where interviewees were able to observe and study the participants. Participants included musicians, audience members, backstage workers and managers. The findings from these interviews help to show the tensions which musicians face in relation to their identity. Looking specifically at indie musicians the research describes different forms of self-questioning identity work within the context of the music industry. The paper also shows that Identity work and its forms of tension are not always able to be resolved with