How does gender affect our identity?
It's simple, just think about all the gender bias there are out there. People expect different behaviors of different genders, this is the way our society works. Each country is different, so I'll focus on western culture. If a girl wears a skirt, it's fine. If a girl wears pants, it's fine. When I guy wears pants, it's fine. When a guy wears a skirt, he's a fag! He's a fag and there is something wrong with him! o.O Mind you, this isn't my opinion, but this seems to hold true across the board. Wearing clothing, listening to certain kinds of music and even television shows fall under this 'gender bias' I'm referring to. Having a certain 'norm' forced on you can be rather troublesome. Like a girl who wants to 'code and hax' rather than 'curl her hair' may be frowned upon by her more 'girly' peers, where as she may appeal more to 'the guys' now. As a girl, I was suppose to be taught to be pretty quiet, not to rough house with the boys, and playing video games was something that was reserved only for males. (This is growing up in the early 90's by the way.) I did all of these things and as a result, I was I called a tomboy. If I were a boy, these things would be common place and no one would think twice, but because I was a girl I was slapped with a label. This is only a small example out of many. Try and find some things that effected you because of your gender. Good options to think about exploring are 'weight', 'sexual orientation' and 'job titles'. You'd be surprised of the bias's out there! You may actually be sickened if you dig too deep. If I gave you all the answers to your project, you won't learn anything from it. You need to do some 'self-exploration'. The project isn't really about having the 'correct answer', but how well you can identify yourself as an individual and how 'being who you are' effects how you grow up and interact with others. Culture problems would be something along the line of 'gay bashing'. If a guy is gay, he may be beaten up. If a girl is gay, no one cares...most of the time. To sum up what I said: Your gender comes pre-set with cultural norms you are expected to follow. If the status quo doesn't fit your values, you are viewed as an outsider. The rest is up to you. To the 'Google' you go!
How can immigration affect America's identity or culture?
National identity is why we have countries and why countries break apart. In America, we have roughly had a set of ideals and attitudes that we could call distinctly American. For a long time people came here to work, develop businesses, and to enjoy the freedom they didn't have in other countries. Our identity is not so much about food, religious beliefs, or cultural practices. From my own perspective, I know a lot of Indians (India) who don't share many of our cultural traditions, but they are still accepted because they work hard and are friendly to officemates and neighbors. I see Mexicans near my house who play loud music, have kids that look like gang members, don't associate with the neighbors, have messy lawns, and don't speak much English. They don't fit in. I'm not saying Indians are better than Mexicans, so don't get me wrong. I'm married to a Latina immigrant, and I speak Spanish. My point is that we have to be smart about integration. The uneducated immigrants don't integrate well (their kids might), but the educated ones fit in quickly. I've been in many parts of your country, and I've seen how immigration is changing Spain, and not in good ways. I think the United States absorbs immigrants better than Europe does because we are based on immigration. I remember taking a tour of Sienna, Italy, and the guide told us of the history of Il Palio di Siena, an ancient horse race that continues to this day. The families have lived there for hundreds of years, and they have a distinct culture that would change with immigration. Maybe new, good things could come of that, but it wouldn't be the Sienna we remember. In the US, we don't have this ancient culture, but immigration could change us from an accepting society of independent, hard-working people to a balkanized society where people have lost a common bond of feeling American.
Can identity affect a language? If yes, how does it affect it? Can a language affect identity? If yes, how does it affect it?
Yes, language and identity are very closely connected! Like you have mentioned, it goes both ways. The language variety that you speak as a native language is closely tied to your geographical identity. For instance, American English consists of words like 'squaw' and 'totem' - borrowings from Native American languages to describe the new natural environment that British settlers found when they arrived in America. These borrowings have since passed into general American English vocabulary. It is also very much tied to your cultural and personal identity - in which case language becomes a touchstone for cultural heritage and identity. The language that you choose to use is often the language closest to your heart or that which you wish to be affiliated with. History will tell you this: William the Conqueror of France spoke French at his coronation in Britain, not English. The Norman French of Britain (this was long after William) started to speak a modified version of English to differentiate themselves from the Parisian French during the Hundred Years' War between France and Britain.In many parts of the world today, people are increasingly adopting English as a first or second language for economic reasons. The trouble is, choosing not to speak your 'native' language can feel like a betrayal of your own cultural heritage and identity. Each language gives us the key to a whole new different world and unique viewpoint. A few years back, Malaysia retracted its English policy in schools and started using Bahasa Melayu as the language of instruction for science and mathematics, not least because of pressure from Malay nationalists who feared that the position of the national language was being threatened. This is a very real issue playing out across the world today - chances are, you don't have to look too far to see this happening around you. This is just the tip of the iceberg - it's only what I can remember offhand - and I hope I've gone some way in answering your question! If you're interested, some related issues include: centrifugal and centripetal force in linguistics, the notion of a standard variety and linguistic diversity (linguistic human rights are a v interesting idea!).
How does your home affect your identity?
Hi Daniel, For most people in this country and around the world our earliest experiences occur in the context of our homes. We experience a long period of physical and emotional dependency during which time our primary care-givers are our parents and sometimes other members of our family. It's during this time that the basis for our identity starts to take shape. As the primary group socializes us we gradually develop a sense of who we are. Our parents and older siblings serve as role models. We tend to copy them and use the feedback we get from them to decide things like whether we're good people, smart, likeable, etc. BTW, if someone lives in a dysfunctional home with dysfunctional people they often develop a distorted sense of identity. So abusive or neglectful parents can have a profound effect on their children in a negative way while loving and competent family members can have a profound positive influence. Regards.
Help!!!! 10 points!! College entrance application essay question?!?
"Please tell us what unique perspectives you will bring to our university" So, are you unique in any way? They certainly are suggesting that you wouldn't be a "number" at this college. They are looking for the STUDENTS to bring identity to this college. Are you a free thinker? Liberal? Conservative? Diversified? Middle of the Road? A feminist? A hippie? Outgoing? Artistic? Romantic? Have a good work ethic? Willing to volunteer? Wanting to be a part of THE college community and not on your own. Those are the things they want to know about you. They want to know that you will also do your best to make your community's experience as healthy and happy as your own. Good luck.
How has Community Service affected your life?
It has made a positive impact on my life. I gained self esteem and confidence in myself. Knowing that you Can help someone that you don't know and impact their lives in a positive manner makes a wonderful heartwarming experience. I have learned so much from the experience, it opened my eyes to the plight of others.
What are the factors of political socialization?
Factors (or agents) of political socialization are the things that influence your political ideas or values. They're typically listed as: family, media, peers, education, religion, faith, race, gender, age and geography. Each of these has an influence, or at least a correlation to, certain political parties, values, and ideologies. For example: having an advanced degree, being a female, and being a minority all correlate with a higher likelihood of being a Democrat, whereas being an older, white, Protestant male means youre more likely to a Republican.The importance of each of these may change throughout your lifetime. As a child, your family has the greatest influence over your political and party preferences. Then as you age, your peers and educaction will begin to influence you even more so. The party you claim by young adulthood will likely stay with you through life, although your ideologies may shift over time (such as how individuals tend to become more conservative as they age). Obviously this is far from conclusive and there are exceptions to every rule, but in general, these hold to be true.
How does culture influence identity?
Culture influences personal identity because this gives you the label for the group that you belong in. Within culture you will find language, customs, mores, group beliefs, and how to interact with people who are like yourself.Humans are social animals and culture is the glue that holds groups of humans together. However, culture has context and we tend to think that just because someone speaks the way that we do, that they believe the same things that we do.The biggest challenge that humans have is not going into space or understanding the laws of physics, it is understanding how to get along with each other and live in peace