Self-Discrepancy Theory

In the words of James Baldwin, “An identity would seem to be arrived at by the way in which a person faces and uses his experience”. What Baldwin is discussing is the idea of adversity being the core of which identity develops. Struggle shapes individuals. Without hardship, every individual would be completely synonymous with each other. Each individual develops their identity through adversity in unique ways. Some rise to the challenge adversity places on them, becoming more sure of themselves…

those grade school “get to know you!” games ulcer-inducing? Being the only kid in class without an easy answer. At the beginning of each school year, without fail, our teachers would herd us into sharing circles and we were forced to choose an easy self-identifier to share with the class. In order for you to truly understand how I feel about sharing circles, here is what I imagine hell to be like: Everyone is forced to stand in an eternal, godawful sharing circle and watch, with dread welling…

When it comes to how sexism harms the self, in class we’ve talked about how it can cause emotional and physical harm. Emotionally, sexism can cause depression and make women feel like they’re worthless and how they’re not good enough. Just from a man telling me I’m not good enough hurts on a personal level. Eventually the emotion can turn into depression that could lead to suicidal thoughts. Another way it…

Images of thin, beautiful women and muscular, wealthy men form stereotypes for many that have led to a decline of self acceptance. Many of the images portrayed by the media shape individuals to think that thin is beauty and most will attempt by all means to achieve it. Teenagers (mostly women) on social media experience body shame, body dissatisfaction, weight dissatisfaction…

most people quiet. “Terror becomes total when it becomes independent of all opposition. It rules supreme when nobody any longer stands in its way” (Arendt, 1953, p. ). The fascist state of mind is a state in which the parliamentary functions of our self cease to work under the pressure of some particularly intense drive (such as greed), or force (such as envy), or anxiety (such as fear of mutilation) (Bollas,1995, p. 197). A “conflict takes place between the old ego of peacetime and the new…

anything, I fight debate with myself different outcomes on how to help someone else in their situation. I can apply this information to create self improvement by also supporting myself the same exact way I feel the need to support others. It 'll help if I wasn 't such a caring person, but I just can 't change who I am. I believe that it 'll also create self improvement at this point because I can only get better as a person. I feel as though, taking the advantage of being a mother has a lot to…

What is society? Is it the people we surround ourselves with? Or the those who know next to nothing about us, yet judge? It is human nature to judge people on first impressions. First impressions are very basic and many times biased or totally false because you have yet to “scratch the iceberg of their personality”. That is where social standings come in, most people believe that the more people you surround yourself with, the more social you are, but it’s a mixture of that and also what random…

described earlier as the “constitutive good” or a framework with moral sources. The awareness of the hypergood is predicated by these moral sources as the fountainhead of inspiration and motivation. These constitutive goods may or may not transcend the self, but always engenders a personal morality and praxis. As Taylor states – “High standards need strong sources.” Certainly Stan has had many challenges and societal conflicts as he made his own personal lifestyle decisions. However,…

viewed as helpful and detrimental to a person’s moral character and development of self. Philosophers have taken this concept into considerations and argued their thoughts on the theory of ownership. Greek philosopher Plato, defends his view of ownership as being harmful to the development of self, and with further examination and insight, this seemingly complex concept can be explained in great detail to justify his theory. A person’s character is affected when the desire of maintaining objects…

“We all wear masks. Everyone, every day. Sometimes we wear them so much that we forget who really are.” Through processes such as self-analysis, self-introspection, and soul-searching, many individuals seek to find a sound mind through becoming more knowledgeable about the universe. Nikita, an American television drama, has allowed for my querent its namesake to learn more about herself through trials and tribulations she must face on her journey to reaching her goals. In my opinion, the trial…