Problem
a) To what extent is our sense of identity predetermined by the facts of our birth?
b) In what ways does the concept that identity is what we're born with help us investigate identity? How does this concept of identity hinder or constrain us?
c) How does your sense of personal choice help you define your identity?
d) Why do we "identify" with certain celebrities or characters?
e) What counts as cultural markers of identity? How do they help others identify who you are? How accurate are these markers?
f) How do shared sets of customs, values, attitudes, and beliefs work together to form cultural contexts of your life?