identity

Question 1

A definition of identity by Jary and Jary 1991

Answer 1

a sense of self that develops as the child differentiates from parents and family. takes place in society

Question 2

what is the social identity theory?

Answer 2

our understanding of ourselves and who we are in relation to other people or groups
- we label
- we categorise ourselves
- we make comparisons

Question 3

what is the functionalist perspective on identity?

Answer 3

• we internalise what society says is important
• our identity is affected by the value consensus that most people share within culture

Question 4

what is the feminist perspective on identity?

Answer 4

• gender primary aspect
• identity shaped through socialisation
• women shaped into seeing themselves as 2nd class citizens
• social influences > important than biological

Question 5

what is the Marxist perspective on identity?

Answer 5

• we have little control on how our identity is shaped due to influence of economy
• W/C lower self esteem
• shaped to become workers
• media is new opium (keeps ppl docile and fuels consumer society)

Question 6

what is the interactionist perspective on identity?

Answer 6

• interaction between ppl and meanings they share which is incorporated into individual self
• individuals identity shaped by labels :-SFP (labelling theory)

Question 7

what is the post modernist perspective on identity?

Answer 7

• identity not fixed
• individuals can ‘pickandmix’
• lang and symbols more important
• care more about looks