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**brorialsibers** · 09-21-2012, 01:46 PM

Aah..

Yeah, I ponder the "Identity" issue alot too, since I am a "Turkish-Australian" (Turkish, but born and lived Australia my whole life). Ok, my ponderings so far..

First perspective, "What Identity label do I give myself?". These are the "internal" feelings you have about yourself.

Second perspective, "What Identity label does my society give me". Ie, if you ask your friends, "What Identity/race do you think I am?". Or maybe the government has already given you a label and branded your identity on your passport.

I think the 1st perspective is the most meaningful to you personally. As an example, from the 1st perspective, what make Thai people think that they are Thai? A few possibilities:

Born in Thailand, speak thai, look thai, eat thai food, abide thai customs, appreciate thai culture.

The critical point here is, that they "BELIEVE" that these things make them Thai. And from the 1st perspective, that's all that matters, BELIEVING. If you BELIEVE you are Pakistani, Uzbekistani, Tajikistani, or whatever... No matter what anyone else says to discredit/disprove you, you can stand your ground if you just continue to BELIEVE who you are.

09-21-2012, 01:46 PM	#9
brorialsibers Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 396 Senior Member	Aah.. Yeah, I ponder the "Identity" issue alot too, since I am a "Turkish-Australian" (Turkish, but born and lived Australia my whole life). Ok, my ponderings so far.. First perspective, "What Identity label do I give myself?". These are the "internal" feelings you have about yourself. Second perspective, "What Identity label does my society give me". Ie, if you ask your friends, "What Identity/race do you think I am?". Or maybe the government has already given you a label and branded your identity on your passport. I think the 1st perspective is the most meaningful to you personally. As an example, from the 1st perspective, what make Thai people think that they are Thai? A few possibilities: Born in Thailand, speak thai, look thai, eat thai food, abide thai customs, appreciate thai culture. The critical point here is, that they "BELIEVE" that these things make them Thai. And from the 1st perspective, that's all that matters, BELIEVING. If you BELIEVE you are Pakistani, Uzbekistani, Tajikistani, or whatever... No matter what anyone else says to discredit/disprove you, you can stand your ground if you just continue to BELIEVE who you are.
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