<P> Also of interest is the interplay between cultural identity and new media . </P> <P> Rather than necessarily representing an individual's interaction within a certain group, cultural identity may be defined by the social network of people imitating and following the social norms as presented by the media . Accordingly, instead of learning behaviour and knowledge from cultural / religious groups, individuals may be learning these social norms from the media to build on their cultural identity . </P> <P> A range of cultural complexities structure the way individuals operate with the cultural realities in their lives . Nation is a large factor of the cultural complexity, as it constructs the foundation for individual's identity but it may contrast with ones cultural reality . Cultural identities are influenced by several different factors such as ones religion, ancestry, skin colour, language, class, education, profession, skill, family and political attitudes . These factors contribute to the development of one's identity . </P> <P> It is also noted that an individual's "cultural arena", or place where one lives, impacts the culture that that person chooses to abide by . The surroundings, the environment, the people in these places play a factor in how one feels about the culture they wish to adopt . Many immigrants find the need to change their culture in order to fit into the culture of most citizens in the country . This can conflict with an immigrant's current belief in their culture and might pose a problem, as the immigrant feels compelled to choose between the two presenting cultures . </P>

What are some examples of how someone’s culture shapes their identity