Individual Characteristics Of Race, Religion, And Personal Identity

People come in many shapes and sizes. People tend to quickly assess a person based on what they see, but people are more than just what the outside shows. A person’s appearance does not reveal a person for who they really are. It is normal for people to try and place other people into categories based on several factors. People can be classified into three different categories: race, religion, and personality.
The first thing people notice when encountering someone is the person's outward appearance. The primary factor in this determination is race. Every person has a race from which they descend. A person's race gives them distinctive characteristics that offer insight into the person's ethnic background. Skin color is the main characteristic of race. Secondary characteristics come from clothing choices, hairstyles, or makeup application technique. Some people look at someone and make instant judgements based on race. This is an unfortunate and closed minded way to look at others. One is unable to change his race. It does not matter if a …show more content…
Personality dictates the way a person acts. Personalities may be outspoken, shy, or energetic. Choosing friends based on personality makes the most sense. Similar personalities may transcend both the race and religious classifications. The story of “Snow White” is a good example of personalities. Several of the seven dwarfs were named after their personalities: i.e. Grumpy, Happy, Bashful, and Dopey. The story is lighthearted, but it does show how personality can be distinctive and how personalities can complement each other. Many times having complementary personalities between people is a great way to form relationships. A friend with an outgoing personality might help an introverted person to meet new people and make more friends. Just having friends with the same personality can become boring. Relationships seem to be most rewarding with a mixture of