What is identity?
- The collective aspect of the set of characteristics by which a thing or person is definitively recognized or known.
- The set of behavioral or personal characteristics by which an individual is recognizable as a member of a group.
Source: Websters II New College Dictionary
What is next?
Want to learn more about identity? Explore and reflect on all of the aspects of you. Look at all the characteristics that come together to make you.
- Take a look at the following resource to dive deeper into identity:
https://www.learningforjustice.org/professional-development/social-justice-standards-unpacking-identity
- This is a great resource for classroom teachers and professionals.
Identity iceberg and classroom lesson:
https://diversityresource.wordpress.com/iceberg-activity-identity/