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According to Mead (1913), "Selves are formed within (not prior to) the context of social relationships".
How might this quote relate to the identity of a queer person living rurally?
- Queer self-identity may be underdeveloped due to lack of queer social relationships
- An identity that conforms to hegemonic values may be developed and frequently cued instead
Family, culture, and language are examples of influences that shape who we are.
What are social influences?
This part of Mead’s theory represents the social norms, attitudes, and expectations we learn from family, culture, and society.
What is the “Me”?
Why does context matter according to the IBMT?
Depending on the context, i.e. welcoming or unwelcoming, individuals will activate specific identities which will guide behavior
"Social identity [is] the end product or the consequence of leisure choices" (Spracklen, 2013, p. 99)
How might this be demonstrated in the article?
-The choice of a rural queer person to travel leisurely to the city may result in the construction/increased development of their queer social identity
The clothes we choose to wear are examples of these, that reflect our identity.
What are symbols?
According to Mead, this part of the self allows us to reflect on the “Me” and sometimes make choices that challenge social norms.
What is the “I”?
How can leisure hinder/allow the expression of identity following the IBMT framework?
Leisure can be a space that allows the expression/construction of identity if an individual feels safe/welcome
According to our lecture slides, ""Me" represents the behaviors, expectations, and attitudes learned through interactions".
How might the "me" of a queer person living rurally differ from that of a queer person living in the city?
The "me" of a queer person living in the city may be more self expressive and true to themselves, as they may have experienced less social constraint living in the city.
These are negative labels that can force people to hide their true identity.
What are social stigmas?
In leisure studies, this concept explains how identity can be both shaped by background factors like class and gender, and also transformed through participation in new activities.
What is the relationship between leisure and identity?
Can you give an example of action readiness, procedural readiness or dynamic construction?
Dynamic construction - many identities
Procedural readiness – interpretation/thoughts
Action readiness - behavior