Are we born with an identity?
Our identity says something about who we are. We are all unique, so our identities are different. Can we change our identity, or will our identity remain the same throughout our life?
What is identity?
Identity is not something that is innate, but rather something that develops over time. Nor is identity something that stays the same throughout life. We can change and adjust our identity.
Personal identity is about knowing who we are and who we want to be. However, how we see ourselves, and how others see us, can be quite different. The important thing is that everyone has their own identity. We are all unique, and that means not being the same as everyone else.
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Group identity
Group identity is about having common features with a group of people, and can vary depending on what type of group you belong to.
A group identity could be “women” or “Norwegians”. Perhaps it is “we who love football”, “we who play in the band” or “Muslims”. A group identity helps you feel like you belong to a larger community. Belonging to a community can be both positive and negative.
On one hand, humans are made to be together. We are social beings, and it is important for us to be around other people. However, the group that we feel we belong to isn’t always something positive for us.
Perhaps it is a group that cultivates unfortunate interests (extremism, racism or crime), or that promotes dangerous ideas (self-harm, suicide, drugs).
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