I often read on blog postings that writers, pastors, critics will identify themselves as “postmodern”.

While the definition of postmodernity as a cultural or political phenomenon is hotly debated, the use of the term to describe people is equally baffling for me.

What does it mean when someone says that they are postmodern? Do they claim citizenship to a culture that is not yet part of the ruling culture? If so, what is it about them that makes them a member of that culture, and how would they describe that culture they are resident in?

Or does it mean that they follow a certain philosophy or attitude? If so, attitude to what? Philosophy about what? What are the tenets of their belief?

Can we say “I am postmodern”? Is it similar to saying “I am in generation X, Y or Z”? Is it similar to saying “I am second generation Turkish-Australian”? Or is it like saying “I am post-feminist Marxist”?