Identity Is Individual

What identity means to me is how a person or thing describes itself or is described. A person’s identity is based on their personality and who they are as a person. If a person is kind to other people and helps others this shows the person is caring so one of the person’s identity is that he/she is caring. People might identify themselves by saying that their compassionate, courageous, easygoing, determined, sensitive or even that their independent . Three words that identify me are that I am venturesome, ambitious, and athletic.

No matter how much a person desires to live according to their personal autonomy, he or she will never escape the influence of societal forces. Explicitly or subtlety, these forces shape our individuality. One intriguing manner that these societal forces manifests itself in is our name. As Ruth Graham writes, “It’s becoming increasingly clear today that names carry a wealth of information about the world around us, the family we arrived in, the moment we were born—and that they mark us as part of cultural currents bigger than we realize.” Names alone provide evidence that individuals are made by interactions with social institutions and groups. Ultimately, the inescapable nature of society’s influence demands individuals to ponder how much personal autonomy is actually autonomous and to what extent does the pursuit of personal autonomy lead to a life of emptiness and vanity.

Stereotypes have been around since the beginning and continue to hurt the lives of certain people in society. Due to stereotypes and prejudice made by certain people, the author, Evan Hunter, successfully demonstrated through the story “On the Sidewalk Bleeding” the consequences of stereotyping. The story focuses on a sixteen year old boy named Andy, and his last moments being alive after being stabbed by a rival gang known as the Guardians. Andy was stereotyped because of his purple jacket that identified him as a member of the Royals. While he is reflecting on his life, four people come by but do not take the time to help. The drunk man

Personal identity is essential in the human experience. Identity is complex and can be broken down into two main groups: introspective identity, and bodily identity. Introspective identity is based off of the groups, mentalities, or beliefs that you align yourself with, and bodily identity is based off of the physical side of yourself. Whether physical or introspective, your identity impacts every action you take. Whether choices ranging from what colors you prefer to which college you want to attend are primarily based off of your introspective identity, which is a combination of both memory and consciousness, physical identity impacts how others perceive you. Consciousness is mainly the awareness of bodily identity as well as continuous introspective identify, while memory is awareness of introspective identity. These two different facets of identity are imperative in the distinction between bodily identity and introspective identity. In means of personal identity introspective identity (which is evident in memory), is essential, while bodily identity (based partially in consciousness) has less credit.

Identity is a word that can have many multiple meanings depending on who you ask. The word identity can have a different meaning for an immigrant, it can be influenced by childhood events, politics, and it can cause you to question what do you call home. To some identity means who you are, where you are from, and what you believe.

When people from spanish-speaking countries come to America they try to be like everyone else. Language is one of the most important things you can have in life and no one should be able to take this away, however sometimes people lose values of what they want and have in life. Your identity is what makes you unique and what makes everyone different, and there is nothing wrong with being attuned with your roots, you should not give up on your ancestors that easily. In “And Then I Went To School”by Joe Suina, “Daughter of Invention” by Julia Alvarez, and “Aria” by Richard Rodriguez, language and power complicates how people see themselves and the world by making them question their identity and history.

The identity of one’s self, as well as the curriculum they were exposed to in school can highly have an effect on the student as they choose to advance their education. Which is why I will be talking about how one’s identity is impacted by the curriculum circumstances one is brought upon. Specifically, both Jean Anyon, and James Paul Gee speak of different factors that can have an impact on the student. Gee mentions identity kit, and enculturation, while Anyon mentions the different curriculum knowledge taught upon different social classes.

The works published by Whitman, Edwards, and Melville continue to astonish literary critiques today. It amazes me how three writers with such unique qualities all seem to stitch together the same ideas about the “American Identity.” Whitman chooses to see sex as an empowerment on our human race. While Edwards argues that God’s love inspires a fruitful outlook on a trivial life, Melville has no spiritual views and instead ignites his own reasoning to form his perceptions.

How does identity shape our lives? Identity is shaped by a person’s experience in their culture and their future. The things that shape a person’s identity are media, family, and environment.

“In the social jungle of human existence, there is no feeling of being alive without a sense of identity,” - Erik Erikson. This year in class we have read Night by Elie Wiesel, The Chocolate War by Robert Cormier, The Odyssey by Homer, Beowulf, Oedipus Rex by Sophocles, and Romeo and Juliet by William Shakespeare. All of these stories show how mankind’s identity has been shaped by family, power, and fear.

Our individual identity is shaped fundamentally by the society in which we live. However, identity is also shaped by an individual’s sense of self. Society plays a crucial role in forming a sense of identity by influencing the individual through the interactions, norms, and values that are accepted. If the individual carries out an action which doesn’t fit with our society, they are deemed a social anomaly by their peers and therefore struggle to be acquainted with others. An individual’s identity

Many people question themselves, what is it exactly that makes them unique? What is it that defines them as a unique person that no one in the world possesses? In philosophy, these questions do not have just one answer, and all answers are correct depending on which theory appeals most and makes sense to you. In general, there are two ways people approach this question, some say that a person’s identity is the “self” that carries all of their experiences, thoughts, memories, and consciousness (ego theorists), and some say that a person’s identity is just a bundle of experiences and events that a person has been through in their life, these people deny that the “self” exists (bundle theorists). In this paper, I will be arguing that a person’s identity is just a bundle of experiences, denying the self and the memory criterion.

The questions have been asked throughout the decades, what is identity and what is religion. There is no surprise there is still no exact answerers for them both. The idea of identity started in the 1930 by George Herbert Mead. His view about identity is that society and self shapes social behavior. From George’s theory it has grown a substantial amount. Now if you were to Google what is identity thousands of definitions and articles will come up. From our lecture, the Oxford dictionary states “identity is a set of characteristic or a description that distinguishes a person or thing from others.” I believe my own morals, ethics, and personal identities are unique compared to the surrounding world.

“The thing with kids is, if they want to grab for the gold thing, you have to let them do it, and not say anything. If they fall off, they fall off, but it's bad if you say anything to them”(Salinger 211). People try and attempt to go through major life events by themselves and when someone offers help they shove the ones near them. In which, the events taken in an individual’s life can impact their identity with the factor of relationships affecting their thoughts. Identities are formed by the experiences that occur in one’s life. Some of these events can have a negative impact, as well as positive influences to oneself. In The Catcher In The Rye by J.D. Salinger, the main character, Holden Caulfield, is a teenager who has been placed into a mental institute after the various events that have occurred in his life. Throughout the story, his thoughts are displayed, explaining who he is as a person and the needs he has. Similar to The Burn Journals by Brent Runyon, the author explains a narrative about a life defining moment, in which, he tries to attempt suicide. That moment is reflected on his view of life and now that he has another chance, Brent realizes he should value his life. Relationships have the most significant impact on a person’s identity as shown through an individual’s thoughts and actions.

Identity is a very difficult topic for most people. For instance, identity can be categorized in many portions: sex, race, gender, appearance, or age. These aspects that can make up everyone’s identity are relatable to most people; our fashion sense and race are also aspects to make up a part of our identity. Wardrobe can and will be influenced by the race we were born into. Simply picturing a man wearing some blue blazer and dress slacks brings up the image of a white male. On the other hand, picture a man in baggy jeans and a loose fitting white tee brings up the image of an African American male. Trying to ignore this factor and change this idea of race intertwining with what people wear is difficult. I for one have always classified myself as white, Hispanic young male. The reason I say white is because this has helped me in many ways I never once took into consideration. I have been fortunate enough that I can wear whatever I please without consequences because of my skin color. The reality is, what others wear makes people judge and clothes are tools that bring assumptions toward peoples’ identity. For each person, it can be altered. A sweater for me is an accessory of any outfit. For others, it can be used as an excuse to convict people of suspicion. This proves there are fashion stereotypes and wearing the same clothes does not acquire equality. Judging a book by its cover is a very difficult stereotype to overcome.