Identity and Belonging in Sociology

Sociology
Identity and belonging
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Table of Contents
Introduction 1
Why identity and belonging are so significant to contemporary social life 2
Unique aspects of chosen groups’ 3
Issues facing the group with respect to identity and belonging 4
How social resources may assist the chosen group in developing a stronger sense of identity
and/or belonging 5
Conclusion 6

Sociology
Introduction
Generally, identity and belonging involve the description of who or what a person is in an
organization. Therefore, identity and belonging involve the existing self-representation of
personal interest, relationships and various social activities (Anderson, 2010, p.88). People's
sense of identity and belonging is usually affected by several factors as indicated in the book.
Why identity and belonging is so significant to contemporary social life
Identity and belonging is quite an important aspect of contemporary society. This is
because it helps in the maintenance of a particular cultural practice of a community. In addition,
it is involved in the sharing of values, personal confidence, appreciation of one's physical
aspects, personal behavior realization and cultural norms in which the contemporary society
depicts. Identity and belonging is also significant since it ensures solidarity in a particular group.
This provides a psychological link with other members of a certain group and also it shows the
commitment of the group to its activities (Rogaly & Taylor, 2016 p.56). Conversely, identity and
belonging is also important since it makes the groups in society to be sensitive to existing
problems. Through this analogy, the group will be in the position to make decisions appropriate
for the problems. Research shows that identity and belonging enables one to put the group on
the first line before personal interests thus meeting the objectives of the group. According to
different researchers, identity and belonging is vital since it ensures the creation of diversity in
contemporary society. Identity and belonging, therefore, involves a combination of various forms
of traits and the perceptions towards someone.
Unique aspects of chosen groups'