Definition:
Authenticity performance is the repeated presentation of self, vulnerability, or personality as a requirement for engagement.
Usage Context:
Common in influencer culture, livestreaming, and personal branding.
Critical Note:
When authenticity becomes mandatory, it ceases to be authentic. Personal life is transformed into raw material for engagement.
Related Terms:
Art vs Content, Performative Allyship, Moral Posturing, Cultural Legitimacy Laundering, Engagement