{"id":51,"date":"2021-09-01T20:39:26","date_gmt":"2021-09-02T00:39:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/openstudio.pub\/intercultural\/chapter\/chapter-1\/"},"modified":"2025-08-02T21:18:43","modified_gmt":"2025-08-03T01:18:43","slug":"chapter-1","status":"publish","type":"chapter","link":"https:\/\/openstudio.pub\/intercultural\/chapter\/chapter-1\/","title":{"raw":"1.1 Exploring Identity","rendered":"1.1 Exploring Identity"},"content":{"raw":"\"Explore\n

\"checkExploring Identity Checklist<\/h1>\nPlease read and complete all materials and activities before moving forward to Part 1.2.\n\n\u2610 Read the definition of \"identity\"\n\u2610 Reflect on what defines (your) identity\n\u2610 Watch the \"Who am I\" Youtube video\n\u2610 Reflection Note: Who am I?\n\u2610 Watch Trecia's video on Identity and the Diversity Wheel\n\u2610 Reflection Note: Diversity Wheel\n\u2610 Complete end of session questions\n

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Everyone struggles with existential questions such as, \u201cWho am I?\u201d and \u201cWho do I want my future self to be?\u201d These are simple questions with complex answers.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<\/header>\n

\n\nIdentity includes the many relationships people cultivate, such as our identity as a child, friend, partner, and parent. It involves external characteristics over which we have little or no control, such as height, race, or socioeconomic class. Identity also encompasses political opinions, moral attitudes, and religious beliefs, all of which guide the choices we make on a daily basis.\n\nSome of us are concerned with the impression we make; we can feel a core aspect of ourselves (such as gender or sexuality) is not being expressed, and therefore we can struggle acutely with our identity. Reflecting on the discrepancy between who we are and who we want to be can be a powerful catalyst for change.\n\nSource: https:\/\/www.psychologytoday.com\/ca\/basics\/identity<\/a>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

What defines identity?<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n\"Who\n
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\"reflection Reflection Note<\/h2>\n<\/header>\n
You can complete this activity in any way that you prefer - Word document, PDF, PPT, visual, audio, video, etc. We have also provided you with an online form below so that you can capture your reflections and export a copy of your work.<\/div>\n
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Types of Identities<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n
Personal Identity<\/strong><\/td>\nSocial Identity<\/strong><\/td>\nCultural Identity<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\"one<\/td>\n\"Three<\/td>\n\"faces<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

\"headingExploring Identity and Applying the Diversity Wheel<\/h1>\nLet's deep-dive to understand various aspects of our identity better. In this video, you will review the concept of identity, learn about the different kinds of identities we ascribe to, and the diversity wheel which enables us to reflect on ourselves and others in terms of similarities and differences.\n\n[h5p id=\"7\"]\n\nDownloadable version of the lecture slides.<\/a>\n\n \n
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\"reflection Reflection Note<\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/header>\n
\n\nBelow is an example of a diversity wheel. In the video there was an explanation of how to use the diversity wheel for an activity to explore your values.\u00a0 To complete this activity:\n
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  1. Think of individuals that you associate with frequently.<\/li>\n \t
  2. Consider some of the dimensions that you are both aware of and assume to be true about the person you have chosen.<\/li>\n \t
  3. Create a diagram (draw, use Powerpoint or another software platform, write in text, create an audio file, etc.) resembling the diversity wheel with the chosen name at the core. We've provided a fillable form below for your to capture your reflections and export a copy of your work.<\/li>\n \t
  4. Answer the following questions:\n
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    1. How do I treat this person differently, both in a positive and negative manner, based on what I know or the assumptions I am making about the person?<\/li>\n \t
    2. Where are biases that I can identify?<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\nThe purpose of this exercise is to assist your understanding of social reality, as well as help you reflect on yourself and others in terms of similarities and differences that shape your life in a powerful way.<\/span>\n\n<\/div>\n\"Diversity\n
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      \"quizCheck Your Understanding<\/h1>\n[h5p id=\"9\"]\n

      \"next What's coming up?<\/h1>\nYou've completed: 1.1 Exploring Identity, <\/em>you can move on to 1.2 Cultural Impacts on Identity & Group Membership <\/em>by using the menu at the left or the navigation at the bottom of this page.","rendered":"

      \"Explore<\/p>\n

      \"checkExploring Identity Checklist<\/h1>\n

      Please read and complete all materials and activities before moving forward to Part 1.2.<\/p>\n

      \u2610 Read the definition of “identity”
      \n\u2610 Reflect on what defines (your) identity
      \n\u2610 Watch the “Who am I” Youtube video
      \n\u2610 Reflection Note: Who am I?
      \n\u2610 Watch Trecia’s video on Identity and the Diversity Wheel
      \n\u2610 Reflection Note: Diversity Wheel
      \n\u2610 Complete end of session questions<\/p>\n

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      Graphic by:\u00a0Karla Machado Ortiz<\/a><\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

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      Everyone struggles with existential questions such as, \u201cWho am I?\u201d and \u201cWho do I want my future self to be?\u201d These are simple questions with complex answers.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/header>\n

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      Identity includes the many relationships people cultivate, such as our identity as a child, friend, partner, and parent. It involves external characteristics over which we have little or no control, such as height, race, or socioeconomic class. Identity also encompasses political opinions, moral attitudes, and religious beliefs, all of which guide the choices we make on a daily basis.<\/p>\n

      Some of us are concerned with the impression we make; we can feel a core aspect of ourselves (such as gender or sexuality) is not being expressed, and therefore we can struggle acutely with our identity. Reflecting on the discrepancy between who we are and who we want to be can be a powerful catalyst for change.<\/p>\n

      Source: https:\/\/www.psychologytoday.com\/ca\/basics\/identity<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

      What defines identity?<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n

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      \"reflection Reflection Note<\/h2>\n<\/header>\n
      You can complete this activity in any way that you prefer – Word document, PDF, PPT, visual, audio, video, etc. We have also provided you with an online form below so that you can capture your reflections and export a copy of your work.<\/div>\n
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