Identities Flashcards
1
Q
what 4 things do we mean by identity?
A
social identity
gender identity
cultural identity
physical identity
2
Q
what is meant by the theory of identity essentialists?
A
“the person is the same today as they are yesterday as they were 40 years ago”
all objects our “selves” included have a core essence.
3
Q
what does essentialism imply?
A
a core self that is measured;e and accessible to others - Meyers and briggs
4
Q
what do non - essentialists believe?
A
sees identity in relational terms rather than as an inner essence or core.
