Identity in question
Learn about the importance of identity formation and its various categorizations in the free course Identity in Question. Explore how factors like state requirements, gender perception, race, and birthplace shape individual identities. Gain insights into defining identity, understanding its connection to gender and socio-economic categories, and discussing social structures related to gender, class, and nation. Expand your knowledge on identity and its multifaceted nature through this course.
Why is identity important and how are identities formed? This free course, Identity in question, looks at the many different ways in which identity can be categorised. By examining the requirements of the state, how a child views gender, and the importance of race or place of birth, you will start to understand how each individual can have more than one identity.
Course learning outcomes
After studying this course, you should be able to:
Provide a definition of identity
Recognise how gender and socio-economic categories such as class can be used as a source of identity
Discuss social structures in terms of gender, class and nation.