What Is Self-Indentity?

What Is Self Identity?

“A man's true state of power and riches is to be in himself.” This quote was said by Henry Ward Beecher, a congregationalist, clergyman, social reformer, abolitionist, and speaker in the late nineteenth century America. One may wonder, what is self identity? Everyone has his or her own image or trait that defines them personally. Each person’s self identity is different, and different factors may effect it. Self identity is how one presents his or her self to people around them, and to them-self. Self identity may be defined as how one is compared to others by appearance, individuality, or culture. A person may look at a coworker, friend, or relative and immediately know who they are as a person because of his or her appearance. The way someone looks can largely effect how they look to the rest of the world. A person’s appearance is a big part of one’s self identity. If someone has a lot of tattoos and piercings, he or she could be perceived as a bad-ass. Another person may be wearing very conservative clothes and always have a smile. He or she may be looked at as very innocent and sweet. The way one looks to others is not the only factor that defines a person’s self identity. Individuality is also a large part of self identity. Every person has his or her own way of showing who he or she is to the world. No two people on Earth are exactly the same, inside or out. Being unique is something that everyone should strive to be. Many people today are sucked into the media, trying to become someone he or she is not. One will never find his or her own self identity while trying to become someone else that society is attracted to. Each person has his or her own personality traits, like being outgoing, shy, or a great friend. No one should try and be someone he or she is not, just to be liked by others. A person should be liked for his or her own self identity, not for a fake self identity that someone portrays. Many people