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Identity by Mind Map: Identity

1. Ethnicity/ Race

1.1. I am black. As a black person, I endure hate from those who believe in stereotypes filled with lies such as I an violent, loud, rude, and steal.

1.1.1. Example: Sometimes when I walk into stores with my parents or with friends, the store workers watch me and follow me at a far distance to see if i will steal anything.

1.2. We find our strength in our identity

1.2.1. We empower ourselves

2. Gender

2.1. Because I am a girl, I am told hat I cannot do something because that is for boys or I should be doing something because I am a girl. Also my parents occasionally treat me and my brother differently. My identity is more than my gender.

2.1.1. Example: I get told to do laundry my brother does not. (I have no problem with doing laundry)

2.1.2. Boys think they can cat call me because I am a girl.

2.2. Our identity does not have to be based on our gender.

3. Sense of dignity

3.1. Our sense of dignity can be hard for others to accept..

3.1.1. They cannot stand that we stand tall against the oppressor because it makes them realize they are truly lessor then the one they oppress based on their actions.