Femininity

~Characteristics or qualities of women or girls

Masculinity

~characteristics or qualities of men or boys

How identity can be influenced by places or belonging

A persons identity can be influenced by where they live and if that particular area has a positive or negative image. The positive or negative image of the place that someone lives in can have an affect on the peoples identity around them aswell.

Gender Identity

Children from a young age who are told whether its appropriate or inappropriate for them to participate in activities because they are a girl or a boy tend to keep these teachings in their adult life which can influence their view on gender identity.

Cultural Identity

The physical environment can affect someone’s cultural identity because they might feel a sense of belonging and community ties to there environment.

Social Identity

Social Identity is affected by many internal and external factors such as family, ethnicity, race and culture.

Geographical identity

The connection to a place or an environment or a physical space is essential to our identity and can play a crucial part in shaping our identity and self perception.

Political Identity

Factors such as family, education, media and peers influence political lenses that frames ones perception of political values, ideas and attitudes.

Loss of Identity

Peoples backgrounds and the way they were brought up can affect the attitudes and beliefs people have on themselves and how they make decisions.