Introduction

Identity is crucial to a person as it defines who you are. It is the set of traits that an

individual identifies as uniquely belonging to him or her. There are many factors that

influence the identity of a person, including family, culture, hobbies, and religion. As such, it

is easy to differentiate a person that has a strong sense of identity from others. It is

important for people to understand their identity since it influences their thoughts and

perceptions. Further, it sheds light to other people on the kind of person you are. Identity is

complex and multifaceted, embodying both changeable and unchangeable personal traits.

Reflecting on this, the identity that I believe is the most important to me is that I am an

Asian-Chinese and an assertive and confident person. Two popular figures who are my role

models have contributed a lot in shaping my identity; my uncle and the former U.S

president, Barrack Obama.

As afore-mentioned, part of the identity that greatly defines me is that I am an

Asian-Chinese. As such, I have blended many aspects of the Asian-Chinese culture in my

life. Seemingly, this is reflected on traditional norms such as lifestyle, music, philosophy,

and art. For instance, despite being a foreign student, I often find myself listening to Asian-

Chinese music including Tianmi Mi, Wenbie, and Tonghua. Moreover, I like Asian-Chinese

art, particularly the oil paintings. It allows me to express myself in a unique way.

Interestingly, being an Asian-Chinese has presented intersectionality in my identity.

I have faced a lot of discrimination due to the fact that I am an Asian-Chinese. This form of

oppression is mostly seen among the the whites, probably due to race differences. As such,

being an Asian-Chinese has seeded a clear illustration of the intersectionality in social

movements. For instance, I have been a victim of low-wage compensation simply due to the

fact that I am of Asian-Chinese roots. This identity has given a new way of understanding

social relationships by specifically examining the intersecting forms of discrimination that

arise due to this personality. As such, I have also been made to acknowledge that social

systems in this country are complicated, and that many of discrimination, including racism,

and sexism are present due to this personality that is shared by the Asian-Chinese

population.

Moreover, I have been a victim of stereotyping by the virtue of having an Asian-

Chinese identity. Stereotyping is an overgeneralized belief about a group of people. It can

either be positive or negative. For instance, Asian-Chinese women are stereotyped as being

passive and subservient. Further, my identity of being an Asian-Chinese immigrant has

seen me face the stereotype that I am uncivilized and that in saw the first ever smart Tv

when I came to the city.

Besides, the other aspect that relate with my identity of being an Asian-Chinese

person is social construction. It is simply defined as the practice or idea that prevails since

people consents to behave as if it exists. For example, race is an aspect that is socially

construed in the United Kingdom, and as such, I am categorized as being from a minority

ethnic group. The notion of social construction is developed in such a way that people are

made to belief that it actually exists.

In regard to ideology, there is a lot of information that permeates in the mainstream

society regarding Asian-Chinese people. Notably, some of the information given is false

while others are distorted. However, the mix of both legit and distorted information ends
up producing some sort of beliefs. This is similar to the analogy of wearing sunglasses

during a sunny day. In essence, they do not alter anything that you see, but rather it alters

how one sees it. For example, my identity of Asian-Chinese has played a central role,

particularly in regard to some of the things that I consider important in my life, including