Asked by Carley Pitts on May 14, 2024
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Alyssa attended a group session where she was asked to tell members something about herself.She described herself to the group as someone who was "well-educated with a great sense of humour and a contagious laugh." What was Alyssa conveying aspects of?
A) her ascribed identity
B) her social identity
C) her hybrid identity
D) her personal identity
Personal Identity
The part of a person’s identity determined by their individual attributes and characteristics.
Social Identity
An individual’s sense of who they are, based on their group membership(s), such as nationality, ethnicity, or religion.
Hybrid Identity
A concept that refers to an individual's integration of their native cultural identity with the elements of another culture, often resulting from migration, globalization, or diaspora.
- Gain an understanding of the notions of identity, involving personal, societal, and imposed identities, as well as complex issues such as intersectionality.
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Elnaz ReyhaniMay 14, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
Alyssa's self-description highlights personal aspects of her identity, such as her education level, sense of humor, and laugh, which are unique to her and not necessarily determined or influenced by social or cultural factors. Therefore, she is conveying aspects of her personal identity.
Learning Objectives
- Gain an understanding of the notions of identity, involving personal, societal, and imposed identities, as well as complex issues such as intersectionality.