Self and Social Identity

Maria loves writing poetry and considers herself creative and imaginative, even though her teachers mainly recognize her as a top math student.

What part of her identity does Maria’s love for poetry represent?

• Social Identity

• Self-Identity

• Both Self and Social Identity

• Neither

Jayden is often referred to as the “captain of the soccer team” by his classmates. Even though he enjoys the sport, he doesn’t feel it is a core part of who he is.

What is being described in this situation?

• Jayden’s Social Identity

• Jayden’s Self-Identity

• Jayden’s personal values

• Jayden’s family identity

Priya values honesty and kindness. She makes sure that these traits guide her actions in school and at home.

What part of her identity does this situation reflect?

• Social Identity

• Self-Identity

• Public image

• Social roles

During an assembly, Noah is introduced as the “class representative” for his achievements in organizing events. However, Noah thinks of himself more as a musician than a leader.

Noah’s identity as a class representative is an example of:

• Social Identity

• Self-Identity

• Family identity

• Invisible Identity

Sarah is a Muslim girl who wears a hijab. At school, people often assume that her religion defines most of her personality, but Sarah personally feels that her creativity and love for painting are more important aspects of who she is.

Which aspect of identity is represented by her love for painting?

• Social Identity

• Self-Identity

• Cultural identity

• Group Identity

Luke is known by his friends as the class clown because he’s always cracking jokes and making people laugh. However, he also sees himself as a hard-working student who values academic success.

What is Luke’s self-identity in this situation?

• The class clown

• A hard-working student

• The leader of the group

• The most popular student

Emily identifies as an introvert who prefers quiet activities like reading and painting. However, her classmates often see her as “shy” and assume she’s not confident.

What is the social identity in this situation?

• Her love for reading and painting

• Her internal belief as an introvert

• Her classmates’ view of her as “shy”

• Her family’s perception of her

Ahmed’s family owns a restaurant, and many of his teachers know him as the “kid from the restaurant family.” However, Ahmed sees himself primarily as a future engineer.

Which aspect of identity does "future engineer" represent?

• Social Identity

• Family Identity

• Self Identity

• Peer Identity

A second-generation Mexican-American student embraces both their Mexican heritage and American upbringing. At home, they speak Spanish and follow traditional customs, but in school, they are seen primarily as “just another American student.”

Which aspect of their identity does "speaking Spanish and following traditional customs" represent?

• Social Identity

• Self Identity

• Peer Identity

A young African American student feels a deep connection to their cultural history, participating in African heritage events with pride. However, in certain social settings, they are labeled primarily by their race and face stereotypes.

What is their social identity in this situation?

• Being an African heritage event participant

• Their personal sense of pride

• The label and stereotypes associated with their race

• Their role as a student