The Virtual World and the Interaction of National and International Micro-identities

With the expansion and growth of globalization of information and telecommunications, national micro-identities also managed to internationalize their culture, identity and requirements through using network and internet facilites as well as the virtual world. This article aims at answering this question: «What role does the virtual world play in the interaction of micro-identities and their formation in today›s world?». In replying this question, it can be said that despite the fact that ‹locale› has lost its value in the shadow of electronic media, the value of ‹virtual space› has increased in a way that is has changed into an element via which direct cultural and identity interaction can take place. According to the findings, along with globalization of information and communication, national microidentities have been in place to have international dialog with the world; that is to say, global identities both weaken and strengthen microidetities throughout the world. The approach used in this method is documentary, analytical and descriptive.