Select one (only one) from the four categories of identity below and write a short essay (300 to 500 words) offering reasons and evidence for your choice.
Start by asking yourself “Who am I?”
1. I am a person defined mostly by race, ethnic group, or country of origin. I am an essentialist.
2. I am a person defined mostly by a social community such as a church group, social club, gang affiliation, or a particular neighborhood. I am a communitarian.
3. I am a person who is at ease no matter where in the world or in what local communities I may be involved. I am a cosmopolitan.
4. I am a person who is uncomfortable everywhere in this world. I am a stranger on this earth.
Prof Double R
In response to your peers, consider their argument. Do you agree? Disagree? Are there parts of their argument that you agree with? If so, which ones? If not, which parts do you specifically disagree with? Is there something that your peer said that made you reevaluate your position a bit?