Discuss how the information in the academic sources supports your own experience of being a member of a particular group or groups.

Social Identity

In our lives, we often identify with many different groups. This is our social identity, which can also be a result of cultural norms and socialisation. Think about your own social identity and the groups to which you belong.

• What role have other people had in shaping your identity(;g)?

• What are some academic theories regarding social identity?

• What do academic sources about social identity say about the groups you have chosen?

• Discuss how the information in the academic sources supports your own experience of being a member of a particular group or groups.

Social identity — examples of some groups

Gender Age Race Sport (favourite team) Ethnicity Music Religion/Belief system Occupation/job Social class Education