Identity And The Lifecycle Erikson Analysis
Erikson, E. (1959). Identity and the lifecycle. NY: WW Norton & Co Press, pp. 94-100. I was wondering that if an adolescent who experiences identity diffusion finally form his/her identity during the adolescence in any ways regardless of an intervention.
Tatum, B.D. (1997). Why are all the Black kids sitting together in the cafeteria? New York: Basic Books, pp. 52-74.
After reading it, firstly I wondered the writer’s race and background. It seems to me that not only the blacks, but also other minor races in the white society may suffer from racial stereotypes and it affects their identity formation and development as well. Can therapy be truly helpful to form positive identity in the society where racism exists?
I also have another
thought – it was written in 1997. I believe that today’s public awareness and education for those might be more improved than the time it was written.
Pollack, W. (2006). The “war” for boys: hearing “real boys” voices, healing their pain. Professional Psychology: Research and Practice, 37(2), 190-195.
Pipher, M, (1994). Theoretical issues, pp. 29-44.
I don’t have a specific question for these. After reading these two articles, I have realized the gender-oriented distress during adolescence. As those delineated, the “gender straitjacket” might negatively affect the formation of identity so should be considered in therapy with an adolescent. Personally, the stereotypes of gender were a sort of a guideline for me. I have never accepted it negatively when I was an adolescent because it was too obvious. I could gain another perspective through the readings.
Tatum, B.D. (1997). Why are all the Black kids sitting together in the cafeteria? New York: Basic Books, pp. 52-74.
After reading it, firstly I wondered the writer’s race and background. It seems to me that not only the blacks, but also other minor races in the white society may suffer from racial stereotypes and it affects their identity formation and development as well. Can therapy be truly helpful to form positive identity in the society where racism exists?
I also have another
thought – it was written in 1997. I believe that today’s public awareness and education for those might be more improved than the time it was written.
Pollack, W. (2006). The “war” for boys: hearing “real boys” voices, healing their pain. Professional Psychology: Research and Practice, 37(2), 190-195.
Pipher, M, (1994). Theoretical issues, pp. 29-44.
I don’t have a specific question for these. After reading these two articles, I have realized the gender-oriented distress during adolescence. As those delineated, the “gender straitjacket” might negatively affect the formation of identity so should be considered in therapy with an adolescent. Personally, the stereotypes of gender were a sort of a guideline for me. I have never accepted it negatively when I was an adolescent because it was too obvious. I could gain another perspective through the readings.