Ayala's Podcast: Recent Episodes
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What is an identity? Can you really decide who you are? Which groups are you a part of? And does any of this affect your political opinions?
Welcome to the last part of a 3-episode series where I explain Identity Theory and Identity Politics and their impact on young people. In this final episode, apply the theoreties to real-life politics: learn the meaning of 'Identity Politics', see how modern life has revolutionised activism, and understand how Identity Politics has impacted events in the UK and the US.
Key works referenced:
On liberal democracies & thymos: Fukuyama, The End of HistoryAmerican tribalism and the USA as a 'supergroup': Amy Chua, Political TribesThe LSE survey & article: https://blogs.lse.ac.uk/politicsandpolicy/englishness-racism-brexit/
What is an identity? Can you really decide who you are? Which groups are you a part of? And does any of this affect your political opinions?
Welcome to part 2 of a 3-episode series where I explain Identity Theory and Identity Politics and their impact on young people. In this episode, see how your family and friends shape the way you see yourself, as well as the way you perceive relationships. Discover why you've chosen the friends you have - and the friends you haven't!
Key works referenced:
Sibling relationships: http://www.jstor.com/stable/44016699Friendship Talk: https://www.jstor.org/stable/10.2307/symbinte.38.1.64
What is an identity? Can you really decide who you are? Which groups are you a part of? And does any of this affect your political opinions?
Welcome to part 1 of a 3-episode series where I explain Identity Theory and Identity Politics and their impact on young people. In this episode, learn about the roots of Identity Theory; how we construct Identity; and how we interact with social groups. Listen in to discover more about yourself and why you are who you are!
Key works referenced:
Prototype Theory: https://www.jstor.org/stable/3791909Social roles and internalised role expectations: https://www.jstor.org/stable/2695840In-group and out-group: https://www.jstor.org/stable/259266
What is an identity? Can you really decide who you are? Which groups are you a part of? And does any of this affect your political opinions?
Welcome to part 1 of a 3-episode series where I explain Identity Theory and Identity Politics and their impact on young people. In this episode, learn about the roots of Identity Theory; how we construct Identity; and how we interact with social groups. Listen in to discover more about yourself and why you are who you are!
Key works referenced:
Prototype Theory: https://www.jstor.org/stable/3791909Social roles and internalised role expectations: https://www.jstor.org/stable/2695840In-group and out-group: https://www.jstor.org/stable/259266