what is identity

is different aspects that make a person who they are and what makes them different to everyone else for example religion, culture, objects, hobbies, job, personality or even an environment.

what influences someone’s identity

environment: can influence a persons mood or even personality most cultures exert influence on their surroundings such as land forms and climate.

belongings: personal possessions can help others to understand a persons identity for the elderly belongings could show aspects of their past identity.

upbringing: can influence a persons identity as the relationships children are raised around can shape their views on their own identity later on in life. The way family members relate to each other and operate together can shape a child’s ability to perceive themselves later on.

how can we show identity

identity can be shown through many different physical attributes such as clothing, jewellery and even facial characteristics.

You can get an insight into a persons status, culture and favourite pass times through what articles of clothing they have on and how they look when photos are taken if the subject isn’t comfortable in their clothes they could lose their perception of them selves due to it being un-natural to them.

jewellery can show identity due to a similar reason however jewellery can show signs of ageing it can also have cultural and family meaning it could be an air loom that’s been passed down through generations or a one of a kind piece in someone’s collection.

facial characteristics show a persons identity as it gives an insight to a persons heritage and how they emote facial expressions can show how they see their own identity.