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Identity
Identity
rik Erikson, most known for his theory on the psychological development of human
rik Erikson, most known for his theory on the psychological development of human
Ebeings, wrote that “in the social jungle of human existence, there is no feeling of
Ebeings, wrote that “in the social jungle of human existence, there is no feeling of
being alive without a sense of identity.” What topics and word associations come to
being alive without a sense of identity.” What topics and word associations come to
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mind during a discussion about identity? Perhaps you think of words like personality ,
ds like
mind during a discussion about identity? Perhaps you think of words like personality ,
mind during a discussion about identity? Perhaps you think of wor
personality
personality
mind during a discussion about identity? Perhaps you think of wor ds like personality ,
Animal Conservation
self-esteem
,
characteristics , individuality , self-esteem , or status . Perhaps you see your identity within
characteristics , individuality , self-esteem , or status . Perhaps you see your identity within
,
,
, or
, or
status
individuality
individuality
,
,
individuality
wider contexts such as your family dynamics, cultural background, and even current or
wider contexts such as your family dynamics, cultural background, and even current or
For as long as humans have existed, they have relied on animals for food, protection from
historical events. Perhaps you struggle to think of what identity means for you — in fact,
historical events. Perhaps you struggle to think of what identity means for you — in fact,
Erikson believed people experience more of an identity crisis during adolescence than at
Erikson believed people experience more of an identity crisis during adolescence than at
the elements, and companionship, and the co-existence of animals and people continues to
any other time. We undergo profound changes as we transition from childhood — when
any other time. We undergo profound changes as we transition from childhood — when
our parents made many decisions for us — to adulthood, when we make decisions for
be intertwined today. However, our dependence on not only animals but also on the lands
our parents made many decisions for us — to adulthood, when we make decisions for
ourselves. Consider, for example, the new possibilities for self-expression that come
ourselves. Consider, for example, the new possibilities for self-expression that come
they inhabit has accelerated the demise of many animal species, some to the point of
with high school extracurricular activities in areas like sports and music, the increased
with high school extracurricular activities in areas like sports and music, the increased
extinction. Even when we are not actively killing animals or destroying their natural habitats,
independence that comes with learning to drive — and add to that the realm of online
independence that comes with learning to drive — and add to that the realm of online
pollution, and climate change take a slow and steady toll, and some of the consequences
communication, which previous generations did not have to navigate in their youth. The
communication, which previous generations did not have to navigate in their youth. The
options and opportunities can be incredible, confusing, and even contradictory. Even so,
options and opportunities can be incredible, confusing, and even contradictory. Even so,
are irreversible. Some believe these consequences are an inevitable part of progress and
you possess a fundamental sense of self that stays constant as you change.
you possess a fundamental sense of self that stays constant as you change.
continued human success. Others believe we should not forge ahead with advancements
The readings in this chapter explore identity and all its nuances from many different
The readings in this chapter explore identity and all its nuances from many different
unless we can do so without sacrificing the well-being of the planet’s other inhabitants.
angles. Writers such as Amy Tan, Zora Neale Hurston, and Jesmyn Ward reflect on the
angles. Writers such as Amy Tan, Zora Neale Hurston, and Jesmyn Ward reflect on the
Carefully read the following six sources, including the introductory information for each
role race and ethnicity play in how we construct our identities. In an essay on his deci-
role race and ethnicity play in how we construct our identities. In an essay on his deci-
Abstract Aerial Art/DigitalVision/Getty Images Frances Willard, Virginia Woolf, Judy Brady, and Ariana Remmel, as well as the Conver-
sion to wear a mustache, Wesley Morris explores how seemingly superficial changes to
sion to wear a mustache, Wesley Morris explores how seemingly superficial changes to
source. Write an essay that synthesizes material from at least three of the sources and
physical appearances can actually hold deeper meaning. Readings such as those by
physical appearances can actually hold deeper meaning. Readings such as those by
develops your position on the role humans should play in the conservation of animals.
Frances Willard, Virginia Woolf, Judy Brady, and Ariana Remmel, as well as the Conver-
sation on masculinity, examine how our gender identities shape our experiences.
sation on masculinity, examine how our gender identities shape our experiences.
Weaving images and text together in a hybrid essay, Remmel writes about how organic
Weaving images and text together in a hybrid essay, Remmel writes about how organic
SOURCES
chemistry helped them understand their “mixed identities” and “multiple truths.” Texts
chemistry helped them understand their “mixed identities” and “multiple truths.” Texts
by Viet Thanh Nguyen and Vivek Ramaswamy also reinforce the importance of staying
by Viet Thanh Nguyen and Vivek Ramaswamy also reinforce the importance of staying
1. R. Alexander Pyron from We Don’t Need to Save Endangered Species. Extinction
true to our identities in the face of others’ expectations for us. The relationships between
true to our identities in the face of others’ expectations for us. The relationships between
Is Part of Evolution. (2017)
identity, history, and place feature prominently in texts by Sarah Smarsh, Héctor Tobar,
identity, history, and place feature prominently in texts by Sarah Smarsh, Héctor Tobar,
2. World Wildlife Fund We Endanger the Future with One Shot (advertisement, 2018)
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3. Mylène Ratelle and Jeffrey Fabian Indigenous Hunters Are Protecting Animals,
Lands, and Waterways (2019)
4. Threats to Species Populations (graphs, 2019)
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5. Karlyn Marcy Why Zoos and Aquariums Are Beneficial (2020)
6. Emma Marris from The Case against Zoos (2021)
Chapter Conversations
1 from We Don’t Need to Save Endangered
Species. Extinction Is Part of Evolution.
3 Synthesis NEW! Nuclear Energy
R. Alexander Pyron
Celebrity Activism
R. Alexander Pyron (b. 1988) is an American herpetologist and the Robert F. Griggs
Associate Professor of Biology at George Washington University. The following essay
Freedom of Speech
appeared as an op-ed in the Washington Post in 2017.
“Evolution loves death more than it loves you ear midnight, during an expedition to
or me. This is easy to write, easy to read, and hard N southwestern Ecuador in December 2013,
NEW! 4 Identity Defining Masculinity I spotted a small green frog asleep on a leaf, near
to believe.”
— Annie Dillard, Pilgrim at Tinker Creek
a stream by the side of the road. It was Atelopus
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7 Community NEW! Reparations for Slavery
8 Justice NEW! The Second Amendment
NEW! 9 Culture NEW! Cultural Exchange and Appropriation
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