Identity document

My autobiography is important because it can help me find my identity, and it will direct me to recognize what different aspects of my life have influenced my personality. My autobiography contains experiences and observations that I have documented and possibly learned from. Many elements of my past shape my identity, but sometimes I would not notice them if I have not recorded it. Three distinct factors from my past have shaped and influenced who I am today; they are: my family, my Nigerian…

relationships. Identity is a moving target. It changes over the course of one’s life and is constituted inter-subjectively. That is, we experience ourselves differently in different relationships. Human communications rely mostly on the perception of self and perception of others. In this paper, I will focus on self-awareness and self-concept, impression formation, impression management, and social media identity. They are all important to remember while understanding and exemplifying one 's…

This essay will be in two parts, it will examine the self through case studies of theoretical and reflective approaches. The first part will research the self influence on counsellor efficacy, client awareness and psychotherapeutic benefit. The self will be examined on its influence of counsellor effectiveness, client responsiveness and psychotherapeutic benefit. The self is defined by Cooley (1983); as a natural part of a human being. Wood & Wood (1999) define the self as human thoughts…

Introduction Starting from birth, there are several crises that a person must experience to determine the outcome of their future personality development. Psychologist Erik Erikson came up with a psychosocial theory that “focuses on how our personalities evolve throughout life as a result of the interactions between biological maturation and demands of society” (Zastrow & Kirst-Ashman, 2016). His theory is composed of eight stages that make up human development from infancy through adulthood.…

Stuart Hall in “Cultural Identity and Diaspora” says that Identity is not as clear or transparent as it appears to be, rather it is problematic (222). In postcolonial context identities can be seen as ever changing phenomenon and they are constantly shifting (10). According to him identities are not transparent and create problems for post-colonial subjects. Instead of thinking about identity as an accomplished fact, one must see identity as a product, which is never accomplished or which is…

Individual’s life is a journey of endless traditions that entails confrontation to obtain new perspective and understanding of self and the world. Most often than not, their personal transitions are impacted by others within their social spectrum. Stephen Daldry’s film ‘Billy Elliot and J.D. Salinger’s Bildungsroman novel ‘The catcher in the rye’ explores this notion through Billy and Holden, who are confronted by stereotypes and norms of the society, triggering them break away from the…

The embodied state: The embodied state is the long-term trajectory of society member’s internal emotions and attitudes (Bourdieu, 2011). Embodiment is a process in which a member of society internalises the social energy around them and then externalises it in a reproduction of culture. It is a cumulative process in which many factors attribute to the embodied state (Bourdieu, 2011). The embodiment of cultural capital really derives from the reproduction by the society of the habits and…

Compare and Contrast Essay “Cultural identity is a dynamic and a complex feeling and sense of belonging to one or more ethnic groups. It defines the way an individual identifies or positions himself in different cultural context” (Unknown). In James Fenimore Cooper’s The Last of the Mohicans and Conrad Richter’s The Light in the Forest; both stories convey many similarities and differences to compare and contrast between the Native American and White cultures. Culture is usually determined as…

Raghad Afram 16 July 2017 Professor Jabour WR5 - Advanced Analysis (Wes Moore Essay) The Power of Information and Stories Shapes the Lives of People How does the decisive power of stories shape our lives and fates? Well, we all have the power to make choices, from the experiences we originate to the signification and value we give them. And with our value, unfold our story and experiences that we will undergo. Events and experiences happen variously due to every person who faces or goes…

My Cultural Identity Cultural Identity is what culture you identify yourself in. For me, I am still searching for what my true, authentic cultural identity is. Have you ever felt like an alien in your own country? A Made-In-Japan alien is how I felt my whole life living in Japan. My life in Japan but having a completely different mindset was a dilemma for me my whole life and it also shaped my cultural identity. Although I was born and raised in Japan, I've never felt like I was a true…