So, I have finally chosen the five items that I want to bring to class in order to present my identity.
The first one is going to be my phone - a Blackberry. I know that it sounds superficial, but if we think about it, it does depict my identity. I use it quite a lot, so it shows that I was born into a generation that uses a lot of technology and social media. In addition, it depicts the fact that I am young and, therefore, in some way, that I am a student "of my time".
The second one I chose is my german and my romanian passport (I combined both into one item). It shows that I come from a multicultural background and that I have different nationalities. It also depicts the fact that, although I was born and I have lived all my life in France, I don't have the French nationality yet. It doesn't bother me very much, but as a political science student, it is quite frustrating not being able to vote in the country with which I politically identify the most.
My third item is a necklace I often wear. I believe that it somehow depicts my gender identity, so the fact that I identify as a female. This is one of the most important things when talking about identity, right ? It has consequences on how I dress, feel and behave in my every-day life.
The fourth item I chose is a tennis ball. I have played tennis quite intensively for about 9 years and it was a very important experience in my life. It shaped my personality as I started at a very young age and also made me learn how to handle stress and difficult moments. The ball is also meant to show that I still enjoy playing tennis, although only occasionally, and that I love watching tennis games live.
The last item will be a picture of my pets. I have four cats and two dogs back home, and I have lived with pets since I was very young. I am very attached to the animal rights cause and have volunteered in an animal shelter for a couple of years. Also, I miss my cats and dogs very much !
I hope that these choices make sense to you !
See you all in class,
Maria
Hi Maria!
ReplyDeleteI am completely with you on the Blackberry. Although I am an iphone user, the cell phone basically still resembles the same thing for me. Our generation grew up with this technology so it is hard to ignore its significance. This is directly related to our day to day interactions and has heavily been added to our western culture.
Maria,
ReplyDeleteI agree with Jessica, I feel like something so basic as our phone is such a representation of our generation as a whole. Phones have affected our communication skills and habits.
I also chose my necklace that I'm always wearing to be one of my 5 items. Just curious, what is on your necklace? Does your necklace have any other significance to you other than your gender identity?
ReplyDeleteWell, the necklace itself doesn't have a particular symbol on it, but it's true that, as my boyfriend gave it to be, it also depicts the fact that I am in a couple, which would also be seen as an important part of ones identity :)
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