Stykers Theory In Relation To Various Films.

Stykers theory of identity salience (salience being the probability of a particular identity being invoked be self or others within or across social situations). This ties in well with the film Fishtank on multiple occasions, for instance the oldest daughter, Mia, has no reason to stay committed to the family and doesn't want to seem attached to her mother as she is embarrassed of her, by doing so she is declining the collective identity of being within a family and is focusing on her own personal identity. She sees her role as an individual more vital than a family member and therefore she is in this role for the majority of the film.