The Internet and Formations of Iranian American-ness

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Focusing on the digital identities of Iranian American children, this book delves into their use of the internet to navigate cultural belonging in the diaspora. Set against the backdrop of Los Angeles, it examines how web platforms shape their social, cultural, and political lives. Through the lens of the Iranian Green Movement, the author highlights the role of digital media in identity formation and introduces the concept of "digital styles," illustrating how these online practices redefine diaspora culture for the second generation.