Reflective Essay About Self Identity

1248 Words3 Pages

As I begin to examine myself, it is evident that my self-identity, which includes my personal identity, spiritual identity, regional identity, and gender identity, as well as worldviews and values are almost entirely made up of the efforts of my family, my friends, and from my experience of growing up in America as a person of African descent. In addition, the African American culture that has influenced myself as well as those who are closest to me has partly done so by establishing a culturally preferred communication style that varies based on age and relationship. In order to begin to understand Intercultural as well as International communications, it is imperative that I first evaluate and understand my own cultural and personal values, views, and communication styles. With this understanding, I will be able to open myself up to understanding, learning, and accepting others ways of life.
When I speak of my family, I am referring to my parents, siblings, grandmother, cousins, and my closest uncle. Their thoughts of who I am and perceptions of me have allowed me to shape a personal identity that consists of confidence, intelligence, inner as well as outer beauty, selflessness, a funny craziness, and carelessness. These perceptions have stemmed from a multitude life experiences and situations that have allowed them to form such opinions of me that I have seemingly taken in and embraced as a part of myself. Also, my fear of how they will perceive negative actions in different situations greatly determine how I choose to act in most situations. My friends play a part in my personal identity in a way that is similar to my family’s their perceptions and comments on myself have also contributed to the way I perceive myself. For example, my friends see me as kind, loud, talkative, understanding, and loyal, which are all characteristics that I think of when I determine my

More about Reflective Essay About Self Identity

Open Document