How is identity formed, a look at some of the theories

Identity can be defined as 'how I see myself and how others see me.' (Questioning Identity. 2000. p7) An identity involves a sense of belonging, an individual chooses to identify with a group and actively engages in doing so, showing agency. This sense of belonging involves being the 'same' and recognising that others are 'different'. An individual can have multiple identities e.g. gender, supporting a football team; all of these identities make up the …

…structures it does not mean that all members of that society identify with a class. Class is becoming, it seems, more diverse and wide ranging than ever before. The Marx theory of two rigid classes seems to be completely lost and a more individualistic, loose fitting system of consumption linked with class emerging and developing. It seems that class is becoming less important within the identity as individuality becomes more valued and encouraged. Word count 746