The analysis of cultural identity discourses in the global culture demonstrates a complex nexus between globalisation, cultural identity, values and ideology Recent research indicates that cultural identity discourses have shifted from a one- dimensional perspective of identity, as a single subject, towards multidimensional cultural identity. Hence, there is a need to position cultural identity research, and various major discourses surrounding cultural identity research within the context of diverse approaches in cultural identity discourses, as defined by dominant forces of globalisation, ideologies, and identity politics.