Types of Identity Quiz

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What is the defining principle of social constructionism?

The principle or theory that all reality and meaning is subjective and created through dynamic interactions with other individuals and groups.

What can be considered as an example of social construction of age?

East Asian cultures refer to a 5-month-old as being in their 'first year', but this is not universally accepted. Many other cultures would see that baby as a baby of less that a year old.

According to the information provided, racial categories do not need to be believed in order to exist.

False (B)

What is the difference between social identity and personal identity?

Social identity is based on group belonging (in-group/out-group). Personal identity is what makes you unique and different from other people. Signup and view all the answers

How did Max Weber interpret the survival of Jewish identity?

Max Weber argued that the survival of Jewish identity despite thousands of years and numerous empires, resulting from exclusion, is a testament to the power of exclusion to resist assimilation. This means that the constant discrimination faced by Jewish people may have paradoxically been a factor in preserving their unique identity. Signup and view all the answers

According to the provided informational text, what is the main role of culture?

Culture plays an important role in the formation of individual and collective self-concepts or identities Signup and view all the answers

What is the difference between primary and secondary identities?

Primary identity is core identity acquired during primary socialization (in a child's first years), whereas Secondary identity is acquired later in life, through career, hobbies, etc. Signup and view all the answers

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Primary Identity

The core identity developed during early childhood (primary socialization), shaping our fundamental sense of self.

Secondary Identity

Identities acquired later in life through experiences like career, hobbies, or social groups.

Social Identity

Identity based on group affiliation and shared characteristics (in-group/out-group).

What influences our voting decisions?

Voters are influenced by a combination of factors, including political ideologies, candidate policies, personal experiences, and social identities, with ethnicity playing a significant role. Implicit racial prejudice can also influence voting behavior.