Discovering Personal and Public Identities in Latin America

Discovering Personal and Public Identities in Latin America

Learning Objective

At the end of the lesson you will be able to explain how Latin American people develop personal and public identities.

Introduce the learning objective of the lesson.

What do you already know about Latin American personal and public identities?

What are Personal and Public Identities?

Personal identity is the sense of self that comes from your own experiences and cultural background, while public identity is the way you are perceived by others.

Define the terms personal and public identities to ensure students understand the concept.

Cultural Influences on Personal Identity

Cultural influences such as religion, language, and traditions can shape a person's personal identity in Latin America.

Explain how cultural influences can shape personal identity.

Family and Personal Identity

Family is an important aspect of personal identity in Latin America, as it can influence a person's beliefs, values, and behaviors.

Discuss the role of family in shaping personal identity.

Language and Personal Identity

Language can play a significant role in shaping a person's personal identity, as it is a reflection of culture and heritage.

Explain how language can shape personal identity.

Influences on Public Identity

Public identity can be influenced by factors such as race, gender, and socioeconomic status in Latin America.

Discuss the different factors that can shape public identity.

Race and Public Identity

Race can play a significant role in shaping a person's public identity in Latin America, as it can lead to discrimination and prejudice.

Explain how race can shape public identity.

Gender and Public Identity

Gender can also shape a person's public identity in Latin America, as cultural gender roles and stereotypes can impact how they are perceived by others.

Discuss how gender can shape public identity.

Socioeconomic Status and Public Identity

Socioeconomic status can also influence a person's public identity in Latin America, as it can affect their access to resources and opportunities.

Explain how socioeconomic status can shape public identity.

Intersectionality and Identity

Intersectionality is the concept that different aspects of a person's identity can intersect and impact their experiences and opportunities.

Introduce the concept of intersectionality and how it relates to personal and public identity.

Examples of Personal Identity

Examples of personal identity in Latin America can include cultural heritage, family traditions, and individual experiences.

Provide examples of personal identity for students to better understand the concept.

Examples of Public Identity

Examples of public identity in Latin America can include race, gender, and socioeconomic status, as well as other factors such as religion and political views.

Provide examples of public identity for students to better understand the concept.

Interactive Activity: Personal Identity Collage

Have students create a collage that represents their personal identity, including aspects such as cultural background and family traditions.

Provide instructions for the interactive activity, including materials needed and time allotted.

Interactive Activity: Privilege Walk

Have students participate in a privilege walk to explore how different factors such as race and socioeconomic status can impact a person's public identity and experiences.

Provide instructions for the interactive activity, including materials needed and time allotted.

Discussion: Intersectionality and Identity

Lead a group discussion on the concept of intersectionality and how it relates to personal and public identity.

Provide discussion questions to guide the conversation and ensure students understand the concept.

Case Study: Personal and Public Identity in Latin America

Present a case study of a person from Latin America and discuss how their personal and public identity has been shaped by cultural, social, and economic factors.

Provide a case study and questions for students to analyze and discuss.

Reflection: Personal and Public Identity

Have students reflect on their own personal and public identity and how it has been shaped by different factors.

Provide reflection questions for students to answer and discuss.

Conclusion

Summarize the main points of the lesson and encourage students to continue exploring personal and public identity in Latin America.

Recap the key takeaways from the lesson and provide resources for further exploration.

Write down 3 things you learned in this lesson.

Have students enter three things they learned in this lesson. With this they can indicate their own learning efficiency of this lesson.

Write down 2 things you want to know more about.

Here, students enter two things they would like to know more about. This not only increases involvement, but also gives them more ownership.

Ask 1 question about something you haven't quite understood yet.

The students indicate here (in question form) with which part of the material they still have difficulty. For the teacher, this not only provides insight into the extent to which the students understand/master the material, but also a good starting point for the next lesson.