LESSON 4: Factors that Affect Intercultural Communication

Question 1

meanings and interpretations we hold concerning our self-image and expected other images of “femaleness” and “maleness”

Answer 1

Gender Identity

Question 2

act of behaving in a manner expected of one’s age and determines how one may present themselves in terms of appearance, clothing, and activities

Answer 2

Age Identity

Question 3

one’s social or economic status which may be inherited or attained (ascribed vs. achieved), wherein people of different backgrounds differ in terms of lifestyles

Answer 3

Class Identity

Question 4

influences how one behaves (ethics, moral standards) and what one believes; may be related to one’s racial or national identity and influence one’s gender identity

Answer 4

Religious Identity

Question 5

refers to one’s national citizenship or legal status in a country

Answer 5

National Identity