List five important aspects of your identity -- an identifier or descriptor that you feel is important in defining you. This can include anything: Asian American, female, mother, athlete, educator, Taoist, scientist, or any descriptor with which you identify.

 

1. Write a story about a time you were incredibly proud to identify with one of the descriptors you used above.

 

2. Write a story about a time it was especially painful to be identified with one of your identifiers or descriptors.

 

3. Name a stereotype associated with one of the groups you identify that is not consistent with who you are.