The impact that diversity, discrimination, and oppression has on Destiny Hill’s development and worldview is viewed differently. With diversity, Destiny Hill is having a difficult time expressing her sexuality. She is experimenting with both females and males sexual. Her aunt accused her of being a lesbian, and Destiney often denied this. Her aunt was very clear that if she was a lesbian, that she would request Destiny’s removal from her home. This happened after 4 years with her great aunt, Dorothy discovered Destiny with a female in her room in a sexual situation. Her great aunt requested that DCFS removed Destiny from her home. Her diverse upbringing impacts her sexuality. Being that her mom was a prostitute, her parental uncle sexual abused …show more content…
These stages involved Trust vs. Mistrust, Autonomy vs. Shame and Doubt, Initiative vs. Guilt, Industry vs. Inferiority, Identity vs. Role Confusion, Intimacy vs. Isolation, Generativity vs. Stagnation, and Integrity vs. Despair. Destiny Hill has experienced two of the eight stages which are Identity vs. Role Confusion and Intimacy vs. Isolation. Identity vs. Role Confusion is at the age of adolescence. It’s called the Identity Crisis. When adolescence person is asking a question who am I? Mutual agreeable to the individual and others around the individual. Transitioned from childhood to adulthood. The beginning of integrating these roles. If they don’t approve of these roles they become confessed. He came up with the term Psychosocial Moratorium is a period of free experiment before identity is achieved. For example, the change of religion, roles, and majors in school. Destiny experience this stage because she was trying to find her identity when she was placed into state custody. Her grades began to drop, and she began to act out in school. She was trying to figure out who she was, who she should hang out with, and her sexuality with all the problems she had going on in her life. Destiney had experienced an identity crisis because she came from a childhood and entered into teenage/adulthood. Intimacy vs. Isolation is at the age of young adulthood. He theorized that sociology intimacy doesn’t occur until identity is established. It has to be accepted. In order to move you and the others around you have to accept it. Intimacy sharing and giving to another person without losing your identity. Without it you experience Isolation. Destiny
After their parents broke the fight up, they were sat down and punished. Their punishment was they would have to get jobs. Brennan and Dale started to realize their parents are right. These two both went through identity development at this point. Identity development was when one begins to realize who they are going to be, where they are going in life, and how they define themselves. According to Eric Ericson, one must endure eight different steps to truly have gone through the process of identity development. These stages are trust vs. mistrust, autonomy vs. shame, initiative vs. guilt, industry vs. inferiority, identity vs., role confusion, and intimacy vs. isolation, generativity vs. stagnation and finally, integrity vs. despair. Ericson believed one would experience these issues before the age of ten, but would go back to these topics throughout life. At this time Brennan and Dale could be going through multiple of these things. For instance, they were having to make a decision on whether they wish to mooch off their parents for the rest of their lives. They were also taking the initiative in realizing they need to get jobs. A specific stage they were experiencing was identity vs. role
The theme of isolation, to gain knowledge and wisdom in The Giver the receiver should separate him from those who are without such abilities; it is hard to identify with anyone who does not share the same wisdom. Being isolated also increases the pain of suffering with no one to share the weight with (Sisk16).
During this stage, Erikson believes that the individual’s successful identity formation relies on social, cognitive and physical maturation (Pittman, Keiley, Kerpelman, & Vaughn, 2011). The individual tries out different roles for who they see in themselves and who they portray to others, eventually committing to their own personal role and occupational choice. Pittman et al. (2011) describe the identity formation as “consisting of decisions, investments, and commitments tied to current and future roles, goals, and relationships.” Additional considerations for identity formation include the context of the culture which is available to the adolescent during this time. After successful resolution of this stage during adolescence, individuals will typically progress into Erikson’s Intimacy versus Isolation stage during young
People need interaction with other people because it is such a significant part of how they understand the reasons for living. Human beings are naturally curious. Therefore, by drastically reducing the amount of normal social interaction, exposure to the natural world, or experience of different relationships, isolation is emotionally, physically, and psychologically destructive. Works Cited Faulkner, William. The.
Isolation, on the other hand, is seen negatively to Inness. Inness believes that if a person is isolating their self from a group they have no want to be any part of the group. If a person is private from a group, they have intentions of staying with the group. Isolation is being cast off by yourself where no one can communicate with
Isolation can be a somber subject. Whether it be self-inflicted or from the hands of others, isolation can be the make or break for anyone. In simpler terms, isolation could range anywhere from not fitting into being a complete outcast due to personal, physical, or environmental factors. It is not only introverted personalities or depression that can bring upon isolation. Extroverts and active individuals can develop it, but they tend to hide it around crowds of other people. In “Richard Cory,” “Miniver Cheevy,” The Minister’s Black Veil,” and “Not Waving but Drowning,” E.A. Robinson, Nathaniel Hawthorne, and Stevie Smith illustrate the diverse themes of isolation.
To sum up Erikson’s psychosocial stages, Intimacy vs. Isolation is present in adults eighteen and up, according to Erickson. When an adolescent begins to share things with someone they would not share with anyone else, they have successfully demonstrated open intimacy. DJ was able to become extremely intimate with her high school sweet heart Steve, and further depict Erickson’s Intimacy vs. isolation as they spoke of a long-term relationship together. The ability to achieve these relationships further demonstrates the secure attachment and ability to hold close
Merriam Webster Dictionary defines isolation as, the state of being in a place or situation that is separate from others or the condition of being isolated. Throughout the various changes of modern society, we have seen society members grow increasingly apart in communities that were once glued together by religion, hierarchy, and the ability to be free and equal. However; the increase of industrialization and individuation may be the factors that happen to contribute most to the fragmentation of society. These leave detrimental effects on individuals that creates more of a servitude mentality. These effects are not the best for the individual and to that Durkheim and Tocqueville offer numerous remedies to put the society back in order.
Human development is a highly complex lifelong process. Identity is a self-definition or sense of who one is, where one is going, and how one fits into society. It relates to our basic values that dictates the choices we make in life. It is considered that identity formation is a means of finding oneself, by matching one’s talent with available social roles. Crisis is a vital part in one’s development. It occurs in every stage of finding one’s self and without resolution, may lead to tension and role confusion. Dedicated and influential theorists such as Erik Erikson and James Marcia have contributed significantly to the broadening and understanding
This assignment’s main focus will be centred on Erikson’s theory of psychosocial development, which consists of eight stages however only the fifth stage ‘identity versus role confusion’ will be discussed. Aspects such as identity crises, exploration of autonomy whilst developing a sense of self, factors that may contribute to identity formation as well as the successful/unsuccessful resolution of this particular stage will be discussed thoroughly. Erikson’s theory was also expanded by James Marcia, who identified certain identity statuses. The discussion will then progress to the psychosocial development of a case study based on Anna Monroe in connection to the difficulties she faced, such as gender, sexuality, peer pressure,
After reviewing Erikson’s eight stages of life, I believe I am currently in the seventh stage. The seventh stage is known as the mature adulthood (generativity vs. stagnation (or self-absorption)). I am only 22 years old; however, I have completed stage six of young adulthood (intimacy vs. isolation). According to McAdams (2009), “In intimacy versus isolation, the young adult seeks to form long-term bonds with others, epitomized in marriage or long-term romantic commitments,” (p. 382). I have seized my identity and have found intimacy. The intimacy I have found has been characterized into marriage. Since my husband and I have high levels of identity, we were able to establish and maintain a stable relationship with one another.
isolation stage is between the ages of 19 to 40 and is very important to the relationships one will hold during these years. Erikson believed that it did not matter how successful one was financially, they are not truly complete developmentally until one is capable of true intimacy. People that have not successfully created a sense of identity will have a fear of commitment however, someone that has successfully developed a sense of self is able to form bonds and create successful relationships as an adult (Davis & Clifton, 95).
Do you ever feel trapped when you are in a place that you have never been before? Isolation criticizes society since it does not let everyone be equal or have the same rights. Isolation can completely change a person, and it is usually for the worst. Society “acts” like they try to prevent isolation, but in reality they isolate people for certain reasons, then those people get judged for being “different.” Upon closer inspection it is human nature to deny equal rights because people that do not act, dress, or look the same are labeled as strange, and unfortunately, many times are not accepted by the majority of society. This gives authors a way to shine a light on society’s flaws.
Love and affiliation (capacity to give and receive love-emotionally and physically, connectivity with others, socially and inter-personally comfortable, ability to form honest reciprocating relationships and friendships, capacity to bond and commit with others for mutual satisfaction-for work and personal life. Intimacy means the process of achieving relationship with family and marital or mating partner(s). Erikson explained this stage also in terms of sexual mutuality –the giving and receiving of physical and emotional connection, support, love, comfort, trust, and all the other elements that we would typically associate with healthy adult relationships conductive
It can also be argued that it is a conscious effort to choose one’s path. Whichever, one wants to believe, I know that if I had not proceeded through the four stages of identity development, I would not be the person I am today, flawed and happy, with regrets and accomplishments, but most importantly with the love and support of those who mean the most to me.