Web Lecture 3: Chapters 6, 7, and 8 – Blog 4
In Web Lecture 3, Professor Cyborg says, “Identity is far more complex than simply ‘presenting who you are.’” Identities encompass multiple “selves” as we present different aspects of ourselves to different people groups. The selves we present depend on our target audience as well as different facets of who we are. Our cultural heritage, upbringing, friendships, religious beliefs, and schooling are some of the things that influence our identity and create our multiple “selves.” Being able to cognitively decipher the various components that make up our identity, we will be better equipped to present ourselves in a manner that reaps positive results. We will also be better able to assess and understand others’ self-presentations and their influence on our lives.
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I agree. People are in touch with their own identity can properly assess others. Those that are a bit "lost" tend to have misconceptions, believe stereotypes, and such. When we finally realize who we are and where we come from, we can see the bigger picture and relate to more people.
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