How is one’s identify formed?

1.	How is one’s identify formed?
Answer» • Identity refers to the aspect of one’s self-concept that is based on group-membership. • Our identity tells us what we are in a larger context. • After one develops an identity, he/she internalises the norms emphasized in a group and adopts them. • Identity provides a member of a group with a shared set of values, beliefs and goals about the social world. • Identity helps to co-ordinate attitude and behaviour. • The development of identity leads to the devaluation of the out group.

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• Identity refers to the aspect of one’s self-concept that is based on group-membership.

• Our identity tells us what we are in a larger context.

• After one develops an identity, he/she internalises the norms emphasized in a group and adopts them.

• Identity provides a member of a group with a shared set of values, beliefs and goals about the social world.

• Identity helps to co-ordinate attitude and behaviour.

• The development of identity leads to the devaluation of the out group.

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