Self Image: Activity 1

Activity 1: Blog Entry 

What follows is a list of categories that serves to define and divide us. Make a personal list of the categories you belong to or have conflict with and visual symbols that are associated with each. Aspirations and expectations should also be listed. 

1. Age/generation - is can dictate levels of independence afforded to the individual. 
2. Gender - Our sex affects the way we are treated by some individuals. 
3. Race - Prejudice and perceived racial superiority can affect hopes and aspirations. 
4. Religion - Moral codes and ideologies that serve to guide, unite and divide. 
5. Class or caste - A classification that an individual may never escape from. 
6. Personality - Extrovert and introvert are classifications of personality. 
7. Intelligence - educational establishments, based on IQ, often segregate us. 
8. Political persuasion - Left wing or right wing. Each carries its own ideology. 

1. Age: 17   Generation: Z

2. Female 

3. I am white 

4. Christian/Buddhist. I grew up Christian but my mom travels to Asia a lot and would constantly bring back gifts like little buddha statues. I began reading books on the buddha religion an researching it more and found that I like some of its beliefs and concepts so I incorporated them into my life.

5. I guess I would fall under the typical white girl or dumb blonde class.

6. For personality, I would be an extrovert. I tend to be very loud and talkative.

7. I would consider myself pretty intelligent. I get mainly A's and B's in school and keep a high GPA.

8. I consider myself a Moderate because I'm not very politically active.