Identity is defined in the Merriam Webster dictionary as “:
the distinguishing character or personality of an individual” (2013). However,
in the social sciences, especially within Human Geography, identity encompasses
more than that. Human Geographers view
identity as a simple way of stating who you are. (Donovan, 2013) There are no bigger connotations behind it, no
emotions attached, it is a simple a way of saying “I am an X” with whatever
group you are identifying yourself with.
Boy, Girl, Italian, homosexual, etc.
Subjectivity on the other hand, is used to describe all the
nuances and emotions that come along with identity. (Donovan, 2013) Subjectivity in the social sciences describes
how one personally feels about their own self, and all the emotions and
subtleties that are consequences of having that identity. For example, a trans-gendered person could
identify themselves as a man because of their sexual organs they possess, but
internally view themselves as more of a woman.
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