What are the benefits of knowing certain identities of others and what can be misleading
Identity” can be defined as the ways in which an individual describes him/herself or the ways in which a person is described by society. A person can have several “identities,” such as gender, age, socioeconomic status, linguistic background, culture, religion, sexual orientation, geographic residence, nationality, creed, familial connections, and body size, just to name a few.
If you were to see a man in a tailored suit driving a brand new sports car, you might identify him as someone belonging to a higher socioeconomic group. Is that an accurate assumption? What are the benefits of knowing certain identities of others and what can be misleading or harmful about making assumptions about the identities of others?
INTRODUCTION
“Identity” can be defined as the ways in which an individual describes him/herself or the ways in which a person is described by society. A person can have several “identities,” such as gender, age, socioeconomic status, linguistic background, culture, religion, sexual orientation, geographic residence, nationality, creed, familial connections, and body size, just to name a few.
INITIAL POST INSTRUCTIONS
Respond to the following:
If you were to see a man in a tailored suit driving a brand new sports car, you might identify him as someone belonging to a higher socioeconomic group. Is that an accurate assumption? What are the benefits of knowing certain identities of others and what can be misleading or harmful about making assumptions about the identities of others?
SECONDARY POST INSTRUCTIONS
Provide at least two secondary responses to your classmates by answering the following questions:
What did you find most important in the initial response?
What was something you agree or disagree with in the initial response?
What was something you found interesting in the initial response?
WRITING REQUIREMENTS
Initial Post Length: minimum of 300 words.
Two response (secondary) posts: minimum of 200 words each.
For standard requirements, review the Discussion and Written Assignment ExpectationsDiscussion and Written Assignment Expectations.pdf – Alternative Formats .
For grading, review the detailed Discussion Forum Grading Rubric Discussion Forum Grading Rubric for Weeks 1-2-3-4-6.pdf – Alternative Formats .
WEEKLY LEARNING GOAL(S): 4
Develop self-awareness by identifying how your identity, interests, and personal strengths impact achievement of academic, personal, and professional goals (CLO 2, 3, 4, 5).
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