well... no. Identity is the the big theme in postmoden art, that is, art in the western world in the 20th century. It's in part a sign that your country is largely still in good shape, actually, if that's what you have time to worry about. Sure, you're out of a job and everything, but in large parts of the world, the question is: how will I survive the day without getting raped or enslaved.
And yeah, call it a coping mechanism. call it something to worry about until you either find yourself in a position of economic opportunity, or one of economic necessity.
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