How Is Identity Formed, a Look at Some of the Theories

Identity can be defined as 'how I see myself and how others see me.' (Questioning Identity. 2000. p7) An identity involves a sense of belonging, an individual chooses to identify with a group and actively engages in doing so, showing agency. This sense of belonging involves being the 'same' and recognising that others are 'different'. An individual can have multiple identities e.g. gender, supporting a football team; all of these identities make up the individual. …