Social Identity Paper (20 points) requires you to explore the development of your own social identity as a way to better understand how race, class, and gender affect people's lives. You are to:

1) Describe your experience of growing up and specifically what you were told about who you are (in terms of race, social class and gender) and what you were told about people who are different than yourself. Include all three categories of race, class and gender in your paper. Examine the messages that you received from groups such as your family, school, peer group, religious experiences and work. Include only the most important groups.

2) Describe your response to what you were taught making sure to include your current beliefs.

3) Include examples of any incidents you experienced or tensions you observed that caused you to reflect on the beliefs you were taught. (Maximum 3 pages)