Topic Outline: Essay 2

Using direct support from the range of assigned readings, write a 3-4 (MLA format) essay in
which you explain at least 4 concepts that you believe are important to understand the nature of
identity.
Intro

4 major concepts
similarities and differences
differents texts I will use
Lone Stars, How to Fight Monsters, and The
Body Piercing Project.
Environment-culture
What are the various types of environments?
Family
Society
How do environments change?
growing up
exposure
Perspectives
What are the differences between public and private perspectives?
belief vs opinion
evolve
Self-empowerment
What are the conditions that make self-empowerment possible
encouragement
willing to take risks
What are the conditions that make self-empowerment impossible?
rejection
fear
Transformation
What would prevent transformation from happening?
judgement
acceptance
Conclusion
different aspects contribute to identity