Social Identity Test: Quiz and Flashcards

What term is used to describe the 'psychological state of not owning or being owned by a single culture'?

Which word originates from the Latin word 'genus' meaning kind or race?

What does gender identification refer to, according to the text?

Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a factor contributing to gender identity?

What is one example of a dimension linked to gender categories by developmental psychologists?

Why is it inevitable that there are numerous meanings associated with gender?

'Gendered identities' are often categorized by others based on what?

'Multicultural identity may develop a psychological state of not owning or being owned by a single culture.' Which aspect of identity does this statement primarily address?

'When asked to describe our identity, it is natural to mention one’s gender.' This statement emphasizes the importance of which aspect in identity discussion?

'Individuals who possess a multicultural identity may develop a psychological state of not owning or being owned by a single culture.' How can this experience be perceived, according to the text?

Identities

Identities are multiple and complex, and individuals have many dimensions to their sense of self.
We carry a range of different, and at times conflicting, identities around with us in our heads at the same time.
Identities are multifaceted, complex, and sometimes contradictory, and it's the "constellation of identities that makes us who we are".
A person's identity can change or evolve over time, and many dimensions may change or evolve over time.

Examples of Complex Identities

A 21-year-old male may define himself as a caring son and elder brother, a devoted Jew, a hardworking bilingual English major, a fun-loving American exchange student, a faithful gay partner, and a clever comedian, depending on the social situation.
Identities are dynamic, and individuals can assert different facets of themselves in different social situations.

Development of Identities

Early identity scholars portrayed identity as singular and fixed by the time children reach adolescence, but most identity researchers now stress the dynamic or fluid nature of identities.
Identity is not something one has, but something that develops during one's whole life.
Individuals who possess a multicultural identity may develop a 'psychological state of not owning or being owned by a single culture'.

Gender and Gendered Identities

Gender is one of the ways that others often categorize us, drawing on their own ideas, experiences, and expectations.
Gender refers to one's identification as male, female, or, less commonly, both male and female or neither.
Gender may be based on aspects such as legal status, personal preferences, physical appearance, public persona, activities, and interests, and social interactions.