BUCK- Found that hybrid identities were common in young people because they are in a transitional stage where they are constructing new identities.Therefore they try out 'cultural masks'.This includes experimenting with cool language,walking and especially music.These hybrid identities bought black and white people close together.This study was on a housing estate in London,where there is a great deal of interaction and mixing between the ethnic groups.It shows a blurring of the lines of race and identity.

JOHAL- Found that hybrid identities are so Asians can fit in.Johal claims that some Asians adopt a 'white mask'.He found that second and third generation Asians will inherit Asian identity but adopt a British one.They do this in order to interact with white peers but can and will emphasise their cultural difference when needed.

BURDSEY & BLACK- Study of Asian footballers also support Johal.Asians code switch between two identities.They have a traditional identity with their family but a more westernised identity with their peers.Again it is to fit in.

BUTLER- Studied Muslim girls (their generation) and found that some choose to wear traditional dress to reflect their ascribed position whilst other negotiate the position.This may mean adopting western ideas about education and careers but retaining respect of traditional religious ideas about the role of women.

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G671- Ethnicity and Hybrid Identities