http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jcDMJvO6aHU&list=WLC46958266C7D3328&index=1&feature=plpp_video
Our
identity is made up of several things, and it changes drastically depending on
our situation. Right from birth, we are trained to fit the expectations of
certain identities, such as the identity of a man or woman, or a “good citizen”.
But we do not just have one Identity. We do not act the same when at work as we
do when we are out with friends, do we? This is because our identity changes to
fit the situation.
In my opinion, the problem with this is that we are constantly fighting to fit in with a specific identity, or we are constantly fighting to reject a specific way and form a rebellious identity to go against the norm. People worry about such trivial things far too much, and instead should just be themselves, and not bow to the pressure of expectations. As Douglas Harding said, “nobody is in a position what you are - who you are - but you.” (headexchange, 2010)
In my opinion, the problem with this is that we are constantly fighting to fit in with a specific identity, or we are constantly fighting to reject a specific way and form a rebellious identity to go against the norm. People worry about such trivial things far too much, and instead should just be themselves, and not bow to the pressure of expectations. As Douglas Harding said, “nobody is in a position what you are - who you are - but you.” (headexchange, 2010)
Reference list:
headexchange.
(2010) You are not what you look like! Available
at: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jcDMJvO6aHU&list=WLC46958266C7D3328&index=1&feature=plpp_video
(Accessed 23rd April 2012)
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