Identity

LEARNING GOALS

Evaluate factors that shape identities, and analyse how individuals impact the identities of others (ACPPS089)

• analysing how societal norms, stereotypes and expectations influence the way young people think about their bodies, food, physical activity, sexual health, drugs and/or risk-taking behaviours
• examining how diversity and gender are represented in the media and communities, and investigating the influence these representations have on identities
• analysing the role of family, friends and community in supporting an individual’s identities, and proposing strategies to enhance their own and others’ wellbeing
• investigating how cultural beliefs and practices surrounding transitions to adulthood differ between cultures

ASSESSMENT (Week 3 - Submit in class)

Produce a three-part paper / presentation that uses words and images to describe your

1. Group Identity (5 marks)

• What are the societal norms and stereotypes about someone your age and gender (e.g. 15 year old male or 14 year old female).
• Explore areas such as bodies, food, physical activity, gender/sex, relationships, risk-taking behaviours, culture, religion.

2. Online Identity (5 marks)

• How do you (or would you) present yourself in an online world?
• Use existing photos, videos, text etc to support your answer.

3. Real Identity (5 marks)

• Describe in words and images who you REALLY are.
• How closely does this match with your Group Identity and Online Identity?
• Describe ways your family, friends, church and community support the 'real' you.

Before you submit, make sure you have addressed each of the points above.

Submit your finished paper / presentation by email to bradflynn@carmelcollege.net 
with the Subject: Identity - <your name>