The Self, Identity, and Difference (AQA A-Level Sociology): Flashcards
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Identity (definition)
Identity (definition)
How we see ourselves, how others view us, & what we think others believe about us
Individual identity
Individual identity
Unique sense of personal identity shaped by social interaction
Social identity
Social identity
Collective sense of belonging to particular groups
Cultural identity
Cultural identity
Belonging to distinct ethnic, cultural, or subcultural groups
Ascribed identity
Ascribed identity
Identity aspects assigned by society, cannot easily change
Achieved identity
Achieved identity
Identity aspects individuals can actively choose or influence
Master status
Master status
Identity aspect so prominent it overshadows other characteristics
Stereotypes
Stereotypes
Oversimplified generalisations about groups ignoring individuals
Socialisation's role in identity
Socialisation's role in identity
Process where we develop social roles & position ourselves in relation to others
Cooley's 'looking-glass self'
Cooley's 'looking-glass self'
Self-understanding develops via interpreting others' responses
Interactionist approach to identity
Interactionist approach to identity
Identity emerges through social interaction
Structural approach to identity
Structural approach to identity
Social institutions & power inequalities shape identity
Stuart Hall's fractured identities
Stuart Hall's fractured identities
People select different identity aspects in various situations
Bauman's view on identity
Bauman's view on identity
Identity has become more fluid and changeable