1. Occupational
2. Family
3. Geographical
4. Health and Body
5. Outward appearance
6. Economic
7. Age
8. Politcal
9. Religious
10. Gender
Mapping my race, class, and gender identities: Guiding questions.
These answers are confidential.
All answers are yours and yours alone. You do not have to share or discuss the details.
The purpose is to chronicle how various aspects of your life shape your identity.
Religion
I consider my religious identity to be
I do or do not share it with others because
I consider myself a _______ religious community member because
I think religion is
Gender
How much are the choices in your life are influenced by your gender?
How much or your school decisions are influenced by your gender?
How has your gender influenced your hobby choices?
Do you prefer same sex or opposite sex friends and why?
Geography
When people ask me where I am from it is easy or difficult to answer?
I consider my home to be
I am a rural/urban/suburban person
I do/do not need to have a sense of roots in a particular place
I express my geographical roots by
Family
Family is significant to me because
I choose/do not choose to spend time with my family during my leisure time because
My definition of family is
Age
I enjoy/do not enjoy being a teenager, Why?
Aging is easy/hard? Why?
Do you prefer older or younger friends?
Do you identify with your peer group?
Economic
Economically I consider myself?
Do you think ones economic situation is an appropriate topic for discussion?
Are you comfortable with your economic status?
Political
My political belief comes from
I try to express my political beliefs often/not often. Why?
Recreation
In my spare time I
I belong to the following communities (read the same magazines, wear similar clothing, church, sports)
I do or do not think recreation time is important
Heath and Beauty
Physical attributes do or do not effect the way I see myself because
I do/ do not spend money, time, energy on my appearance because
You can tell who I am because
Ethnicity
My ancestors are
I consider myself to be
I consider my ethnic identity a heritage that is informed by
My life has/has not been influenced by ethnicity, why?
Aesthetic
I am drawn to certain artworks because
My outward appearance is representational of
The kind of material and visual culture I like is influenced by my
Identity Portrait
1. Define the Problem:
I challenge you to create an interesting and unique Identity Portrait.
2. Brainstorm
3. Make a Decision
4. Collect References
5. Refine your References
6. Start exploring what you will do and what it will look like
7. Make a Descision
8. Make it!
2. Family
3. Geographical
4. Health and Body
5. Outward appearance
6. Economic
7. Age
8. Politcal
9. Religious
10. Gender
Mapping my race, class, and gender identities: Guiding questions.
These answers are confidential.
All answers are yours and yours alone. You do not have to share or discuss the details.
The purpose is to chronicle how various aspects of your life shape your identity.
Religion
I consider my religious identity to be
I do or do not share it with others because
I consider myself a _______ religious community member because
I think religion is
Gender
How much are the choices in your life are influenced by your gender?
How much or your school decisions are influenced by your gender?
How has your gender influenced your hobby choices?
Do you prefer same sex or opposite sex friends and why?
Geography
When people ask me where I am from it is easy or difficult to answer?
I consider my home to be
I am a rural/urban/suburban person
I do/do not need to have a sense of roots in a particular place
I express my geographical roots by
Family
Family is significant to me because
I choose/do not choose to spend time with my family during my leisure time because
My definition of family is
Age
I enjoy/do not enjoy being a teenager, Why?
Aging is easy/hard? Why?
Do you prefer older or younger friends?
Do you identify with your peer group?
Economic
Economically I consider myself?
Do you think ones economic situation is an appropriate topic for discussion?
Are you comfortable with your economic status?
Political
My political belief comes from
I try to express my political beliefs often/not often. Why?
Recreation
In my spare time I
I belong to the following communities (read the same magazines, wear similar clothing, church, sports)
I do or do not think recreation time is important
Heath and Beauty
Physical attributes do or do not effect the way I see myself because
I do/ do not spend money, time, energy on my appearance because
You can tell who I am because
Ethnicity
My ancestors are
I consider myself to be
I consider my ethnic identity a heritage that is informed by
My life has/has not been influenced by ethnicity, why?
Aesthetic
I am drawn to certain artworks because
My outward appearance is representational of
The kind of material and visual culture I like is influenced by my
Identity Portrait
1. Define the Problem:
I challenge you to create an interesting and unique Identity Portrait.
- You should use at least two different medias
- Your artwork should be a reflection of you
- You might consider using symbolism and creative thinking
2. Brainstorm
- Start by looking at your Identity Map, begin by pulling out key words
- choose at least 2 topics that you feel strongly about
- Create a simple mind map using free association and borrowed ideas
- Refine your list
3. Make a Decision
- Choose which images or symbols have the greatest resonance within you.
4. Collect References
- Begin looking for references that are related to your subject matter.
- Begin looking for references that are related to your artistic style.
5. Refine your References
- Choose the references that you will use in your work, and print or make them easily accessible
6. Start exploring what you will do and what it will look like
- Make at least 4 sketches
- Make notes
- Include media and technique explorations
7. Make a Descision
- Choose your best ideas and get ready to create!
8. Make it!