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Chapter 6 Notes
Define cultural identity and include the various nature or types of identity. Apply the components
of cultural identity to yourself.
Cultural identity is an individual’s self-concept that is built on cultural, social, and personal
identities. The various types of identity are:
o Cultural identity
o Social identity
o Personal identity
I identify myself as an African-American male in the United States of America. In many instances, during
my life, I have experienced being judged upon or treated in certain ways because of the historical social
construct that dictates that I am a black male and that it entails certain undesirable qualities. But in my
opinion, being identified as an African-American specifies who I am in an ethnic sense rather than what
society dictates I should be for historical hegemonic reasons. With that said, I am proud to identify myself
as an African-American and embrace the uniqueness and distinction that it brings. I am proud to have an
African background as much as I am proud to be an American. It is a unique experience and it has its
difficulties, but I wouldn’t change who I am even if I had the power to do so.
Based on information learned so far explain your own cultural identity in each of the categories
mentioned.
Application
EDU542
Yes, we have ethic distinctions and different cultural identities. But if we proclaim to be Christ-like would
it be hypocritical to judge each other unfairly based on discriminatory perceptions?