A huge part of social identification is the process of determining the social groups an individual belongs to. Respectively, those are the five groups I identify myself the most with.
Age group – Millennials
I was born in the end of the twentieth century, and that makes me a millennial. Truly, I identify deeply with this social group, as it somehow combines every contradiction of growing up in the early years of a new millennium. The hardships most Millennials meet resonate within me, for I have, too, experienced them, and they impacted me on several levels.
Gender group – Men
Seeing as my gender is male, I identify myself with the masculine part of the society respectively. However, I would like to note that I do not support masculine gender stereotypes, and express my identity without regards of it being perceived as androgynous or even feminine. Kendall claims that “According to Gilligan, people make moral decisions according to both abstract principles of justice and principles of compassion and care” (p. 82). In our society, gender becomes more and more blurred with the time, so I think that gender stereotypes must not be considered truthful or even necessary for a child’s development.
Religion group – Atheists
I think that for my generation, religion does not present a truly deep meaning anymore. Kendall (2020) claims that “pluralism and religious freedom are among the cultural values most widely espoused, and no state church or single denomination predominates” (p. 391). Nevertheless, the Internet presents a boundless amount of information of every aspect of our life, thus, making an implicit faith a tool for enslaving people rather that for uniting them. However, I respect any person’s belief – as long as they respect my boundaries in this regard.
Cultural group – Middle-Asian
Asian culture was always dominant in my growing up as a child, so it made a huge impact on my worldview. While I consider myself “a citizen of the world”, as I strive to respect and value each and every culture, but not affiliate with them, I still bear my cultural legacy with pride.
Current status group – Students
Being a college student is currently one of the most impactful socialization aspects of my life. The companionship and camaraderie of student society provides me with emotions and experiences unique to this setting and time, and I relate to my fellow classmates in many different terms.
Reference
Kendall, D. (2020). Sociology in our times: the essentials. Cengage Learning.