Identity is anything that makes you unique, what represents you and what is personal to you, this could be something going on within your life such as being in hospital all the way to something as simple as your gender.

Masculinity

The idea of masculinities refers to the position of men in the gender order. Whitehead and Barrett explain that: Masculinities are those behaviours, languages and practices, existing in specific cultural and organisational locations, which are commonly associated with men, thus culturally defined as not feminine

Femininity

Femininity (also called womanliness) is a set of attributes, behaviors, and roles generally associated with women and girls. Femininity can be understood as socially constructed, and there is also some evidence that some behaviours considered feminine are influenced by both cultural factors and biological factors

Where you live and the environment around you shape who you are.

• Culture and Community: Your traditions, language, and sense of belonging often come from where you grow up.
• Opportunities: Wealthy or poor areas can influence how you see yourself and your future.
• City or Nature: Living in a busy city or close to nature can shape your lifestyle and values.
• Big Changes: Moving, migration, or tough events like disasters can shift your identity.
• Safety and Freedom: Safe places let you be yourself, while unsafe ones might make you cautious.
• Online Life: The internet also shapes how you see yourself and connect with others.

In short, your environment helps define who you are and how you see the world.