Describe How Relational Identities Are Often Characterised by Inequality.
Social inequality influences all aspects of our lives. The following essay will look at evidence highlighting inequalities in society today. In particular it will focus upon how relational identities are often characterized by inequality. Firstly, the essay will begin with a definition of the meaning of Social Identity and how these identities are created. Secondly, I will discuss some relevant facts in relation to how disabled people experience inequality on a day to day basis bringing into discussion how discrimination has had an impact for disabled people in House of Commons outlining an example of a recent case of discrimination, namely Paul Maynard, the Tory MP with cerebral palsy. Finally I will evaluate the discussion and conclude by summarizing the main reasons why anti-discrimination towards disabled people should built in to society to allow everyone to have a valued place.
Social identity is an identity given by connections to other people and social situations things (Making Social Lives, 2019, p.167). People can have multiple identities. Some example of identities a person can embrace are group or collective identities, situated identities, given by immediate situation which can change (a person can be a guest or a host), and relational identities, usually given by two-sided, sometimes unequal, relationship. Identity is constructed by how we see ourselves and how we think other people perceive us. People of the same nationality or age, for instance, can be named as having a common identity. It follows that in virtue of belonging to more than one group, or ‘’collective identity’’, we all have multiple identities. Identities can be both personal and in connection with others, social. For instance a shopper will no longer be a shopper when they have returned from shopping. On the other hand for some, shopping might also feel like part of ‘who I am’ which is a way of expressing personal identity. Identity can connect and also disconnect people.
Social identity is an identity given by connections to other people and social situations things (Making Social Lives, 2019, p.167). People can have multiple identities. Some example of identities a person can embrace are group or collective identities, situated identities, given by immediate situation which can change (a person can be a guest or a host), and relational identities, usually given by two-sided, sometimes unequal, relationship. Identity is constructed by how we see ourselves and how we think other people perceive us. People of the same nationality or age, for instance, can be named as having a common identity. It follows that in virtue of belonging to more than one group, or ‘’collective identity’’, we all have multiple identities. Identities can be both personal and in connection with others, social. For instance a shopper will no longer be a shopper when they have returned from shopping. On the other hand for some, shopping might also feel like part of ‘who I am’ which is a way of expressing personal identity. Identity can connect and also disconnect people.