Identity is the qualities, beliefs, personality traits, appearance, and/or expressions that characterize a person or a group.[note 1]
Identity emerges during childhood as children start to comprehend ...
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their self-concept, and it remains a consistent aspect throughout different stages of life. Identity is shaped by social and cultural factors and how others perceive and acknowledge oneĀ“s characteristics. The etymology of the term "identity" from the Latin noun identitas emphasizes an individualĀ“s mental image of themselves and their "sameness with others". Identity encompasses various aspects such as occupational, religious, national, ethnic or racial, gender, educational, generational, and political identities, among others.