Definition
- Who am I? Where do I belong?
- how do I perceive myself/want to be perceived
Dynamic
- different groups at the same time
- different relevance depending on situation
- context is important
- who is around you? (family/friends/uni/work)
- identity is a process, not a destination
Components
- vocation (profession)
- class (economic, social, educational)
- geographic (nationality, residence)
- philosophy (religion, politics)
- language (mother tongue, dialect)
- biological aspects (gender, age, ethnicity)