Each individual has an identity in relation to other individuals, communities and most importantly the world. This identity is developed by how an individual views oneself and the world and in turn how the world sees them. An individual’s identity changes from the amount of power an individual has in relation to other individuals and groups. Through shaping your identity your power changes along with your relationship to others and the world. Notably some identities you’re born with race, gender, religion, social class, and name defines your identity and power from others. For example being identified as a woman you’re not as physically strong as men or being wealthy can be identified as having power.
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Lauren instead finds the support she needs to transform Earthseed through the Elfords a couple that’s shown great interest in Earthseed.When Lauren did some jobs for them during her search for Larkin. “Through the Elfords and their friends and the friends of their friends, we’ve received invitations to speak all over town in people’s homes and in small halls” (Talents 388). This is the beginning of the evolution of Earthseed, evolving from just an identity shared in a small mountain community. To being identified by middle class men and women who’s found something to truly believe in. Through Lauren’s discussions with these groups of people she’s able to make Earthseed stronger. And Earthseed finally transcends when Joel Elford uploads Earthseed onto the nets. Joel states, “‘And you don’t realize how many other people will want it,” (Talents 391). Shortly after Earthseed been uploaded to the nets Lauren gets paid to travel and speak at multiple universities all over the country. The identity of Earthseed from being a just Lauren’s ideas to being Acorn’s identity, becomes a national set of ideals people are willing to live by. “‘People are finding what they want and need in Earthseed. They’re the ones who come up to me and ask, ‘What can I do? I believe. Now how can I help?’” (Talents
The idea of identity defining one’s power …show more content…
Lauren instead finds the support she needs to transform Earthseed through the Elfords a couple that’s shown great interest in Earthseed.When Lauren did some jobs for them during her search for Larkin. “Through the Elfords and their friends and the friends of their friends, we’ve received invitations to speak all over town in people’s homes and in small halls” (Talents 388). This is the beginning of the evolution of Earthseed, evolving from just an identity shared in a small mountain community. To being identified by middle class men and women who’s found something to truly believe in. Through Lauren’s discussions with these groups of people she’s able to make Earthseed stronger. And Earthseed finally transcends when Joel Elford uploads Earthseed onto the nets. Joel states, “‘And you don’t realize how many other people will want it,” (Talents 391). Shortly after Earthseed been uploaded to the nets Lauren gets paid to travel and speak at multiple universities all over the country. The identity of Earthseed from being a just Lauren’s ideas to being Acorn’s identity, becomes a national set of ideals people are willing to live by. “‘People are finding what they want and need in Earthseed. They’re the ones who come up to me and ask, ‘What can I do? I believe. Now how can I help?’” (Talents