The document discusses the complexity of identity construction among youth. It references Kreayshawn's image and portrayal of rebelliousness as one stage of identity construction rather than her whole identity. Additionally, it discusses David Gauntlett's theory that identity is complicated because everyone believes they have their own distinct identity, but in today's media-saturated world it is impossible to maintain a truly unique identity due to social and cultural influences.

1. Youth Identity Constructions Youth representations

2. Although Kreayshawn seems to be subverting the hegemonic view of females. Her posture where she is holding herself suggests vulnerability and projects a sense of belonging that is underlying beneath her rebellious nature. “identity is complicated” David Buckingham suggests that “adolescence is about ‘becoming’ rather than ‘being’ which suggests that the presentation of her rebelliousness is only one stage of her identity construction rather then her whole image. Her facial expression suggests aggressiveness according to Malsows hierarchy of needs this would suggest she is in the self actualisation stage and is secure in herself; by using direct address her eyes are piercing the audience and looking at us directly which implies power and the audience would feel they are gripped by her. By reviling as much of her body as she has here is provocative and may allure male audiences. However her having tattoos subverts this image as they have less feminine connotations. Her use of bright red nail polish is in the forefront of the image and is very striking. The colour red is a signifier of passion, lust and red nail polish and lipstick is often associated with provocative females. Although because of the image she has created the red could be more easily associated with violence or anger.