Identity

Jazzlyn LaNier

English 1100_35

September 2nd, 2015

Professor Young

                                                    What Identity Means to Me

        The definition of identity varies from person to person. To me identity is what you can obtain from someone without them speaking to you. Identity relates to you being unique , your religion culture, traditions, and how you and others perceive yourself. Identity also includes genders and race.By first glance you would be able to tell that I am a African american female. African american stereotype such as all black people love fried chicken , watermelon and drink kool-aid every single day is exactly what it is, a stereotype. Personally I do not like watermelon, but you would never know that such as you would never know that I love poetry, that I am naturally a quiet person. That I am an active member of my church and I love laughing. You would never know that I would do any and everything for my family. Identity to me is like your first impression with strangers whether its directly or indirectly. If some person took away everything materialistic to you ,they took away your academic starts and you're left knowing nothing but where you came from and how you were raised and that's all you had to rely on to survive then would you truly realize how important identity is. My identity is what I give to the world and it's what I defend and perfect every single day.