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    What is identity? Identity to me is how someone views themselves as well as how they are viewed by others. In other words, I think identity is like someone's reputation. For example, people can be viewed as smart, enthusiastic, outgoing, etc. I’ve been told I am many things, but I know myself unlike others do. So who am I? I am a determined, argumentative, teenage girl who is very good at getting what she needs done at the last minute. When I start to get a passion for something, I become

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    Locke’s main assertion was that personal identity could best be described by the sameness in awareness or consciousness, and not the sameness in physicality or in substance. In Locke’s view, consciousness was used as a synonym of memory although he did not specify the perspective i.e whether in first person experience or in the second person etc. Therefore, many scholars regard Locke as the originator of the view that a person’s identity on the time continuum consists of memories and the capacity

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    My identities are complicated and hard to explain so the best way I can do at this point is do kind of a free form of the two and then explain them the best way I possibly can. My first identity would be the blue collar professional one (Mr. Coverdale). he is well-spoken, poised, well-mannered, and knowledgeable. The second identity (Henry). He would be the short tempered, disrespectful, and just do not care about anyone or anything but himself and takes no bull from anyone. They get along more than

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    I just need to look around me to guess that most people, if not all of them, suffer through some sort of identity crisis, whether it is psychological, social, sexual, or another. But that knowledge doesn’t really help me answer that deceptively simple question: “How would you describe yourself?” Probably the most honest answer I have for you today is some long version of “I don’t know.” I am trying to find some answers to that question, though, and that’s something pretty new for me. My father

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    Cultural identity is a concoction of elements made up of the beliefs a person takes from their cultural surroundings. My cultural identity is how I have learned to interpret and interact with the world around me. I often struggle with my own personal belief that individualism is more important than fitting in because I often find myself compromising my beliefs to try to fit in with my peers. Trying to maintain individuality and integrity are both ideas that I value, but they conflict with my desire

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    What makes up an identity? A whole lot of things. Your friends, family, and culture can all play parts into your identity, but how can you show your identity to someone who isn’t you? By presenting the different sides of you of course. My project illustrates the fun, serious, playful, and loving parts of me in different areas and situations. It displays my identity in many different fashions and therefore deserves an A. My poster is filled with pictures of me and my family and friends. In the

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    I always knew my identity was one that speaks that I am very compassionate towards others and have great patience, but it wasn’t until the impact of one little girl that made me realize I hold the interest in wanting to give back to the community by helping others who are incapable of helping themselves. I believe the identity I hold is one that is very compassionate and has great patience towards people. Holding this identity gives me great interest in helping others who aren’t as fortunate as

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    According to merriam-webster.com, the definition of identity is “the distinguishing character or personality of an individual”. I believe that a person’s identity is comprised of many things, including the type of people they hang out with and their actions towards other people. Your identity is how other people see you. I also believe that a person’s identity can change over time due to something like a traumatic event or even the maturity that person gains as they grow older. There are many ways

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    Identity is defined as “the fact of being who or what a person or thing is” and is determined by the characteristics and traits of a person. A person's identity comes from a variety of places and people around them. Identity is not something that stays consistent and it is can easily transform throughout one’s lifetime. This ranges from their age to their passions, and beyond. Even though I am only fifteen years of age, my identity has changed drastically throughout my life. There are numerous items

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    My language is My Identity “Unlike a drop of water which loses its identity when it joins the ocean, man does not lose his being in the society in which he lives. Man's life is independent. He is born not for the development of the society alone, but for the development of his self”. B.R. Ambedkar, in Develop with Fact: Neutralizing the Catalysts of Downturn, p. 57. There are many different languages spoken around the world. Sometimes it can create a barrier when trying to communicate

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