Identity & relationships (presentation)
- 1. Ben Murphy
- 2. Identity...
- 3. Identity ●It is about establishing ‘who we are’. ●It is a developmental task that makes us independent and achieve a feeling of belongingness and connectedness. ●Identity can be shaped by family, peers, location, sporting clubs etc. As a class list as many adolescent stereotypes
- 4. Adolescence ●Can be viewed as ‘rebellious’ ●Change different aspects about themselves - Clothing, Hair, Friends, Music etc. ●Responsible to an extent ●Maturation process: process of physiological development ●Developing self concept and self esteem
- 5. Self Concept & Self-esteem ●Self Concept: a person’s belief about themselves oReflected by ones self esteem, refers to how a person will judge themselves ‘I am athletic’ or ‘I am lazy’ ●Self-esteem: how a person feels about themselves oImproving self esteem can be achieved by positive self talk, thinking positive, accepting no one is perfect, thinking about the good things in life etc.
- 6. Rites of Passage ●Events that mark the transition from one stage of the lifespan to the next. ●In Australia, o17 years of age: Debutante Ball o18 years of age: P-plates oEnd of secondary school: ‘Schoolies’ o21 years of age: Celebrate your 21st ‘Key to the house’ ●Cultural perspectives, oBar Mitzvah: Jewish, coming of age ceremony
- 7. Influences on Identity ●In groups or pairs ●Discuss and record what influences a specific group will have on a young person. oFamily oFriends oSporting clubs oMedia Then share with the class
- 8. Describe Your Own Identity ●Wiki link to profile
Editor's Notes
- #3: Race, religion, stereotype- jock, barbie, emo, muso, sporthead, surfy
- #7: Bar Mitzvah, coming of age, 12 years for women and 13 for boys Adhere to religious beliefs and traditions Coincide with the beginning of puberty
- #8: Get into groups... Discuss with the class after being in groups how the specific groups will influence a persons identity