Answer to Question #220966 in Sociology for Malatji Olga

Question

What is identity?

Answer 1

Identity refers to the beliefs, personality, expressions, and qualities that make up an individual. Identity is a vital symbol of an individual that significantly impacts his or her life. Identities can be either a gift or maybe achieved through a person's endeavor. Gifts would include race, social class, or gender, while those achieved through an individual's own endeavor include social status and education level.