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Identity ???

Identity ???. Look up identity in Wiktionary , the free dictionary. : identity ( plural identities ). 1 A name or persona —the mask or appearance one presents to the world—by which one is known. This criminal has taken on several identities 2 Knowledge of who one is.

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Identity ???

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  1. Identity ???

  2. Look up identity in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. :identity (pluralidentities) 1 A name or persona—the mask or appearance one presents to the world—by which one is known. • This criminal has taken on several identities 2 Knowledge of who one is. • I've been through so many changes, I have no sense of identity. • This nation has a strong identity.

  3. Formal...

  4. Look up identity in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. :identity (pluralidentities) 3-The difference or character that marks off an individual from the rest of the same kind, selfhood. 4- The sameness some individuals share to make up the same kind or universal.

  5. WHO AM I ??? What you really are... becomes only clear , when you look in the heart of your heart...  Who looks outside, Dreams.. Who looks inside, Becomes aware... (Gustav Jung)

  6. MULTIDIMENSION OF IDENTITIES Psychologists most commonly use the term "identity" to describe PERSONAL IDENTITY, or the idiosyncratic things that make a person unique. Meanwhile, sociologists often use the term to describe SOCIAL IDENTITY, or the collection of group memberships that define the individual. However, these uses are not proprietary, and each discipline may use either concept.

  7. Cultural identity • CULTURAL IDENTITY refers to the content of values as guiding principles, to meaningful symbols, and to life-styles that individuals share with others, though not necessarily within recognizable groups.

  8. Identity is a dynamic concept • Each individual is seen to have a repertoire of identities open to them (social and personal), each identity informing the individual of who he is and what this identity entails. Which of these many identities is most salient for an individual at any time will vary according to the social context.

  9. Who, what am I ? And why?

  10. SYMBOLS : words(languages) , gestures, images, objects (cloths, hairstyle, flags,...),... • HEROES : persons ( dead or alive, ficiton or real) who can be considered as models for behavior... • RITUALS : How to greet, social and religious ceremonies , politics, business... Things which stimulate the cohesion of a group.

  11. VALUES !!!!

  12. Erikson’s epigenetic principle chart

  13. Erikson’s epigenetic principle chart

  14. EXERCISE :MANDALA of IDENTITY • Mandala = Sanskrit for “Circle” • A Mandala can be described as any form of geometric design that contains symbols of a person’s inner self, guiding principles and overall ideas about the world. • Reference : Carl Gustav Jung • Mandala exercise = to encourage self reflection

  15. Important moment : “trauma” or “joy” or... 21 years till now 0 – 7 years VALUES Myself Persons ? HEROES? Symbols ? Rituals? 14 – 21 years 7- 14 years

  16. To take in consideration ? • Gender / sex : ( man- woman ) • Religion/faith/belief • Your participation in society/community/NGO? • Your education? • Migration? (active/passive) • Trauma’s/ Moments of joy an happiness • Changes in role/position • ...

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