Theory

• What does Woodwood argue?


  He argues that a person chooses their identity as it is about "belonging to something."
• What are ascribed identities?


  Ascribed identities are those that you are born into
• What are achieved identities?


  Achieved identities are identities that individuals pursue / choose
• Ascribed Identities are?

  • Gender
  • Sexuality
  • Disabilities
  • Ethnicities
  • Age
• Achieved identities include?

  • Nationality
  • Social Class
  • Religion
  • Sexuality (if acted on)
• What is sameness?


  the belief that identity is about having similar characteristics to others
• What is the definition of identity?


  how you see yourself and how others see you
• What is the postmodernist perspective on identity?


  Identity is now more fluid than it used to be. We live in a 'pick-and-mix' culture. People can choose whether or not to follow parts of their ascribed identity.
• What is the Marxist perspective of choosing your identity?


  They believe that economic positions are the most significant part of a person's identity. And that this identity can not be changed.
• Feminists believe that identity is based on what?

  Gender is the most significant part of a person's identity. They believe that this is not changeable.