Society Influences Identity by Jessica Canar
Jessica Canar
Ms. Armbrester
AP English III
March 8, 2013
Thesis: Throughout centuries, the interactions humans have encountered with society is what severely defines who people are and how it influences their identity. I. Experience
A. At birth people go through experience.
B. Humans learn through conditioning and get the idea of right and wrong which determines identity.
C. “we are who we are because of all the experiences that brought us to this point” (Phelps par. 14). II. Media
A. Responsible for shaping and influencing identity.
B. In Tashlin’s book the bear was told that he was not a bear and society convinces to change his identity.
C. The youth is strongly affected by media. III. Stereotypes
A. People lose their own individual identity with stereotypes.
B. “Everyone is shaped by innumerable influences such as ethnicity, religion, class, race, age, profession, the geographical regions they and their relatives have lived in and many other group identities…”(Tashlin par.1)
C. Example based on the listed like:” If you are blonde you must be dumb. If you are Hispanic you must be Mexican…” IV. Acceptance
A. People will do whatever it takes to be accepted.
B. Decrease in self-esteem and overtime suicide is committed.
C. The identity is forgotten by the corruption of society.
All humans, all individuals are unique. People carry personalities that define their identities but most of the time it is influenced by opinions and views of others. Throughout centuries, the interactions humans have encountered with society is what severely defines who people are and how it influences their identity. Humans at the start of birth go through the phase of experience. This experience leads to how each individual responds to everyday
Ms. Armbrester
AP English III
March 8, 2013
Thesis: Throughout centuries, the interactions humans have encountered with society is what severely defines who people are and how it influences their identity. I. Experience
A. At birth people go through experience.
B. Humans learn through conditioning and get the idea of right and wrong which determines identity.
C. “we are who we are because of all the experiences that brought us to this point” (Phelps par. 14). II. Media
A. Responsible for shaping and influencing identity.
B. In Tashlin’s book the bear was told that he was not a bear and society convinces to change his identity.
C. The youth is strongly affected by media. III. Stereotypes
A. People lose their own individual identity with stereotypes.
B. “Everyone is shaped by innumerable influences such as ethnicity, religion, class, race, age, profession, the geographical regions they and their relatives have lived in and many other group identities…”(Tashlin par.1)
C. Example based on the listed like:” If you are blonde you must be dumb. If you are Hispanic you must be Mexican…” IV. Acceptance
A. People will do whatever it takes to be accepted.
B. Decrease in self-esteem and overtime suicide is committed.
C. The identity is forgotten by the corruption of society.
All humans, all individuals are unique. People carry personalities that define their identities but most of the time it is influenced by opinions and views of others. Throughout centuries, the interactions humans have encountered with society is what severely defines who people are and how it influences their identity. Humans at the start of birth go through the phase of experience. This experience leads to how each individual responds to everyday