In the last unit, you were focused on a trait, disease, disorder, etc., that is a part of your identity. This was personal and focused. Now, let us broaden the view and look at personal identity through a different lens. I want you to think about how ″social″ factors form or determine personal identity. After dissecting the readings for this unit, you should be able to see these authors have shaped their idea of personal identity in multiple ways – some socially, psychologically, or even because of history
