Social Identity

At the age of ten, Aaron's childhood within a diverse community shifted abruptly when his family moved to small-town Indiana. There, racist mentalities stereotyped him for his Mixed features and heritage. Marginalized as a Black person within his new, overwhelmingly European-American community, he learned to hide parts of himself that were rejected, hoping to escape harsh racial prejudices.

The story of a search for Armenian identity. Join the author as he examines what it is to be Armenian in an entirely non-Armenian world, exploring the alienation of being different.

**Unlock the Mysteries of Niche Marketing with 'The Marketer's Almanac'** In the hyper-connected world of pixels and persuasion, the rules of marketing are being rewritten. If you're on a quest to conquer the digital landscape by mastering the art of niche marketing, then 'The Marketer's Almanac' is your ultimate guidebook to success. This is not just another marketing ebook. It's a strategic beacon, illuminating the path to marketing greatness in uncharted territories. 'The Marketer's Almanac' is an invaluable resource for those savvy individuals determined to pinpoint their unique space ...

Nev Schulman is the host of the wildly popular TV series Catfish which investigates online relationships to determine whether they are based on truth or fiction (spoiler: it's almost always fiction).

Growing up in the only Korean family in a Minnesota town, Michelle Lee-Barnewall has felt the pain of racial discrimination and the resulting identity confusion that follows. Through the telling of her personal story, she seeks to transcend the current divide between those who emphasize social justice concerns and those who believe these concerns compromise the core of the gospel. A Longing to Belong integrates a biblical worldview and personal experience on the topic of race and race relations.

LaTonya Summers was only six years old the first time she unconsciously tried to be "more white". Recollecting experiences from her childhood in foster care through to her life today as an Assistant Professor and mother, LaTonya examines how her perception of self was affected by internalized racism and led her to adopt white norms - influencing everything from her music and clothing choices to her speech and values. Join LaTonya in her journey of realization.

Despite being unable to play an instrument, Susan Rogers became an extraordinarily successful record producer—and certainly one of the most successful women record producers in history—because of her ability to listen. (She was an engineer on Prince's "When Doves Cry", which inspired the title of the book.) This Is What It Sounds Like distils a lifetime's expertise as a producer and an award-winning professor with a PhD in cognitive neuroscience, to present a new theory of listening for everyday music fans.

What is it that makes you distinct from me? Identity is a term much used but hard to define. For that very reason, it has long been a topic of fascination for philosophers but has been regarded with aversion by neuroscientists - until now. Susan Greenfield takes us on a journey in search of a biological interpretation of this most elusive of concepts, guiding us through the social and psychiatric perspectives and ultimately to the heart of the physical brain.

Greg Bottoms writes about growing up white and working class in Tidewater, Virginia, during school desegregation in the 1970s. He offers brief stories that accumulate to reveal the everyday experience of living inside complex, systematic racism that is often invisible to economically and politically disenfranchised white southerners - people who have benefited from racism in material ways while being damaged by it, he suggests, psychologically and spiritually.

Este libro es una reflexión crítica sobre la cultura mexicana contemporánea. Se han elegido los lugares comunes del carácter del mexicano: se trata de un manojo de estereotipos codificados por la intelectualidad, pero cuyas huellas se reproducen en la sociedad, provocando el espejismo de una cultura popular de masas. Estas imágenes sobre "lo mexicano" no son reflejo de la conciencia popular (suponiendo, cosa que se duda, que dicha conciencia exista como entidad única y homogénea).

Imagine being able to say "no" with poise and confidence. Imagine being able to turn down people, but earning their respect in the process. Quit Being a People Pleasing Doormat is the book that will teach you to do exactly that. Here's what this self-help guide will offer you: ways to identify the core of your problems; how to begin making changes in your life; complete guide for reclaiming your identity and setting boundaries; expert strategies for turning down people and earning their respect in the process; and more.

In Mixed, Emma shows kids how to: Celebrate what it means to be YOU, Explore connections to all parts of your heritage, Discover the history of mixed race people across the world, Talk to people about what being mixed-race means to you. Featuring inspirational letters by mixed-race people from a range of cultural backgrounds and filled with practival advice and engaging activities, this is the must-have book for mixed-race children and their families to explore the different parts of their heritage.

How do I make it big on social media? What is my story - and who is my audience? What content should I post to achieve #success? How do I go viral...or how long will it take me to get noticed? Selfie Made is a one-of-a-kind guide to creating a digital identity, finding an audience, and building a powerful brand - your own! - on the Internet.

A message for hopeless romantics, romantic idealists, and developing men and women who seek the passionate depths of their natural masculine and feminine qualities.

What does it mean to be gay and a Christian? Beginning with how the Bible describes the Church, author Nate Collins outlines a vision for community life that challenges Christians to examine obstacles that inhibit spiritual unity. This new vision calls straight and non-straight believers alike to patterns of Christian obedience that respect and honor their similarities and differences.

Are you seeking a deeper understanding of human behavior in social situations? Look no further than The Social Dance of Human Behavior, the comprehensive eBook that delves into the intricate workings of the human mind in social interactions. Through a collection of 17 chapters, you'll explore the power of social norms on behavior, the role of social identity in shaping individual behavior, and the impact of social hierarchies on behavior. Discover the psychology of social influence on human behavior, and the effect of socialization on behavior, along with an exploration of group dynamics ...

Students of all backgrounds reach their full potential when they feel a sense of belonging and inclusion. When their social identities are valued as assets rather than barriers to learning, they flourish. This guide provides evidence-based strategies that support you as a leader in creating an environment that promotes identity-safe students, who experience a challenging curriculum that respects their diverse social identities.

Welcome to "A History Of Modesty: Why Are We Ashamed?" - a thought-provoking yet humorous exploration of the concept of modesty. This isn't your typical dry history book. It's a witty, engaging dive into how our societal norms, cultural contexts, and personal beliefs have shaped the way we perceive and feel about our 'private' parts. Spanning from the days of Adam and Eve to the rise of the digital age, this book illuminates the fascinating transformations of body covering norms across cultures and centuries. Ever wondered how Victorian corsets came to be, or what nudists have to say about ...

What exactly are we? The modern world has many answers to that question, each of which has consequences for the choices we make about our own lives and the lives of others. In this short, simple book, Mark Meynell wants to help confused Christians understand what God has said about these questions in the scriptures, and offers a positive and liberating way forward as we discover what true humanity really is.

Whether we aspire to become the best lawyer or charity worker, life partner or celebrity influencer, we emulate exemplars that exist in the world – hoping it will bring us happiness. But this often leads to a complex game of envy and pride. In Against Identity, philosopher Alexander Douglas seeks an alternative wisdom. Searching the work of three thinkers – ancient Chinese philosopher Zhuangzi, Dutch Enlightenment thinker Benedict de Spinoza, and 20th Century French theorist René Girard – he explores how identity can be a spiritual violence that leads us away from truth.