Discussion Post: Development of Self
In this discussion, you will begin to construct a personal identity profile:
a) First, summarize findings from the Internet research in the study of this unit (the context of your birth).
b) Next, identify your birth characteristics (gender, race, ethnicity, ability, status, sexual orientation, nationality, et cetera).
c) Finally, incorporate the following sections from Chapter 1 of your Culture and Identity text-"Development of the Self in Context", "Societal Influences on Development", and "Oppression" (pages 6 and 7) into an analysis of the accuracy of fit between your birth characteristics and your birth context.
Once you have completed the work above, answer the following questions:
a) Did you find favorable, unfavorable, neutral, or absent images of your birth characteristics in the media (your gender, race, ethnicity, ability status, et cetera)?
b) How does your identity align with the Thomas and Schwarzbaum discussion of oppression?
The response must include a reference list. Using Times New Roman 12 pnt font, double-space, one-inch margins, and APA style of writing and citations.