Cultural Identity

Interpret and explain the meaning of the premise and reflection columns. How do they relate to concept and example columns?

Premise

We are all consequences of our relationship to power, pain and the perception of others.

Theory/Concept

• Identity formation
• Socialization

Example

• Intelligent
• Stupid
• Man
• Woman
• Competent
• Race
• Ethnicity
• Nationality

Reflection

To adapt to a culture or any group situation we may need to conform.

There is a narrow line between conforming and following blindly.

Questions

• What are the implications of the “Bear That Wasn’t” for education, culture and identity?
• How does the story apply to James Baldwin’s “My Childhood”?
• How does the story apply to Juan Ramon Rybero’s “Alienation”?
• Develop arguments for and against the idea of deafness as culture.
• On the basis of Wurzel’s “A Conversation with three Children”, What are the opportunities and constraints for the implementation of cultural identity projects in schools?