My strongest identity among these is my gender. I think it’s the strongest because as a trans person, it’s the identity I’ve put the most time and effort into changing and effecting. Different elements of my identity shape my reality by Read More …
Intersectionality 380
In the United States, gender, sexual orientation, class and race or ethnicity (G, SO,C,R,E) are strong identity markers and are also axes of inequality. Which of these aspects of your identity is strongest? How would you describe it and why do Read More …
Gender… if I was… 844
A few weeks ago, I was arguing with my brother about our upbringing, and I indicated that he could not understand my side. He found this foolish, explaining that we had basically identical childhoods. This claim was taken back when Read More …
Gender and Sexuality 227
Because I am a woman, I am told to be nurturing. I don’t want to have to nurture unless I want to. Because I am a woman, I am told to “get over it” and “stop being so dramatic.” But Read More …
Race 606
I would identify myself as a white man. I am aware enough to know that being a white man in the U.S. puts me in a better position than most people. The society we live in is designed for white Read More …
Race 246
My racial identity is Nigerian and Puerto Rican I am a black women and was able to understand my race at a very young age. Due to countless of unwanted lectures and difficult conversations. Through out my life I have Read More …
Race 182
I didn’t really understand how big of a deal race was until the black lives matter movement in 2020. I grew up in a family of conservative, white, racists. For a long time I considered myself conservative as well because Read More …
Race 808
I would say my racial identity is white. I became aware of my racial identity early in my life. I believe it was through learning about history in elementary school. I don’t have clear memories of it but I remember Read More …
Last Meal 575
The last meal I ate was a iced latte and croissant from a coffee shop near my work (the total was $12 which is crazy for a coffee and a pastry). It wasn’t served/prepared in anything, but when I got Read More …
Last Meal 502
The last meal i ate was rice with a fried egg and kimchi at 9 am. It was at my girlfriends apartment and it was served in a bowl. It was prepared with my girlfriend and it had spicy mayo on Read More …