CLC test 2

Multiple names

being called a mother, wife, sister, different names allow each one to reveal a different facet of identity that allows symbolic and cultural connections. you claim this to achieve something.

Fluid identity

changeable

Personal identity

our perception of ourselves as unique, idiosyncratic individuals, distinct from others, ex. Good, loyal, smart. The combination of all the traits you have is your personal identity---uniqueness

negotiation of identities

picking the right card to use at the right time. when your being a student vs. when a friend.

Valence

positive or negative feelings toward an aspect of self

Actuality

possessed and desired aspects of self. A desired aspect may be central to self.

Face

the image of self that we project to others

Ascription

the process of having an identity assigned to us by others

Avowal

- the process of assigning an identity to ourselves

Role expectations

-Role: the part people play--- perform when needed, depending on each situation. Ex:, "You are a friend,"

Ethnic identity

: Ascribed/avowed, one's commitment to certain shared patters of communication, underlying beliefs, philosophy of life.

Communal identities

: Broader in nature, changing at a slower pace, associated with large-scale communities such as ethnicity, race, religion, nationality, gender, political affiliation etc.

Self-enhancement

: characteristics of group seen as positive aspects of self.

Facework

: the work we do to maintain a good image. Communicative actions we take to project a good image, to maintain the face of self and others, or even threaten another person's face (e.g. criticism, )

Communication Theory of Identity

Assumes: -Individuals maintain different, overlapping (even contradicting) identities within one cultural group -There are different ways to express/experience a single cultural identity - Identities are fluid (changeable) because we are created through communication. - Individuals have emerging (new) identities - We have avowed (identities we claim for ourselves) and ascribed identities (assigned by others) - Identities have different intensity and salience (how prominent in relation to others) .

Social Identity Theory

Identity is seen as defined by social categories into which one falls and the characteristics as perceived through social groups/memberships

Language expectations

How one is expected to communication ex: Presidents speech, students during class discussion, a native using local dialect and jokes.

George Herbert Mead's distinction I and Me

Me: the self as learned, the insights gained and internalized, through interactions with others.; MORE STABLE

Relational identities

Related roles (within a community), based on particular relationships we have with others. Ex: boss/employee, agent customer, teacher/student, parent/child .

Identities are fluid : True or False?

True

Self

a complex set of beliefs about one's attributes, as well as memories and recollections of episodes that confirm such beliefs

Intensity

degree of expression of a specific aspect the main thing about you.

Centrality

how central or peripheral we see an aspect to the self

Salience

how prominent your self aspect are in relation to others

Currency

how relevant is a self aspect to your present time

Categorization:

individual deciding which characteristics represent the group. (therefore the characteristics that can define them)

Gender identity

notions leaned through socialization (sex vs. gender) .

Schema:

of self, a mental structure, formed by beliefs, memories, recollections of ones self -guides how one communicates with others - involves choices of bits of information to keep/emphasize/focus on

multiple identities

recognizing your different identities. for personal value

Age Identity

several age categories, with different perceived characteristics and stereotypes.

Emerging identity

something new

George Herbert Mead's distinction I and Me

the attitude of the individual in response to society/community--- presentation of self in social situations ; A REACTION

Dominant and marginalized (social groups)

whites vs minorities, males vs. females, rich vs. middle class

Liberation and domination

you have to feel dominated to try to liberate yourself , social groups dominate, media dominates.

Negotiation of identities

yourself and how you do it

Three levels of identity each person has

•Connected to power, who has the power in relation to whom • No identity is static • It is possible for the same identity to be performed differently depending on the context.