Introduction
Identity change is a set of actions, which can be described as planned changes. This can be in either an individual’s conception or expression of their individuality in the way others see them. In identity change, the most valuable thing revolves around an individual’s psychology in terms of gender identity. The psychological view of identity change is a significant way for an individual to view him/herself in relation to other people around them with varied ideas and nature. Identity is seen in a person as a whole and what makes him/her unique (Derek, 1998).
Analyze social phenomena utilizing theoretical frameworks
A social movement is a way that brings about change in the social life of individuals. It can also be thought of as establishing another way in which one can associate with others around them. One of the theories is Cyclical, where the assumption is that social phenomena associated with change occur for similar reasons and exhibit similar outcomes. Secondly, we have a linear theory, which implies that whenever there is a change in social life, analysis of the reasons must be unique. It is believed that in social change, being unique is in relation to the fact that in order to produce unique societal effects, the processes must be linear. In addition, we have the resource mobilization theory, which is a combination of both collective action theory and organizational theory (Douglas, 1982).
Identify ethical problems faced by individuals or communities and identify effective solutions
The ethical problems that individuals can face are addictions to substances like alcohol and drugs. Another problem is abortion, whereby debates have been there whether to allow abortion or not. The issue of abortion is also debatable, whether it is a concern of the church to decide on or if it is a legal issue. The other problem is corruption that is engraved in society and how well to deal with it. Lastly, there is this issue of population control. It is a concern on how best to control population increase without contradicting any religion or perception of anyone. The effective solutions to these problems can be done by first establishing trust. Another solution is by teaching good moral values to society. Moreover, society needs to differentiate between what is acceptable and what is not to them (Adam, 2006).
Explain the concept of social deviance and provide examples of deviant behavior in a social context
Social deviance is actions attributed to an individual, which violate cultural norms and the way of conducting oneself amongst society. Social deviance can be conceptualized into three broad classes. One is the structural functionalism, which combines both social integration and regulation. They both combine how groups and institutions are attached and how they relate to the norms of society. Secondly, we have the strain theory, which analyzes the similarity between social goals in comparison to ways of achieving them.
Lastly, we have the differential association, which is described as deviant behavior and is not part of a person but is something that is learned in a process. Examples of deviant behavior are of a taboo, which is considered to be of importance and not to be spoken of publicly. Another example is of a person who speaks his mind about morality in society. Such a person would be considered deviant (Douglas, 1982).
Describe the process, by which your identity changed at some point in your life
In identity change, personality is represented and embraced in a specific fashion. It is a belief that changes in self-perception and can paint a picture of an individual to society. My identity changed in a conceptual way. As a human being, I had to be self-conscious about what I wanted to achieve. The next process was how I relate to the social environment and whether I will achieve my goals. In changing my identity, I had to be aware of the responsibilities involved and the fact that all blame lies solely on me (Derek, 1998).
Conclusion
In conclusion, identity change revolves around an individual. The sole idea to change from one state to another is a conception from oneself. The process of identity change always attracts criticism, which may be positive or negative. In order to cope with identity change, one should consider the societal impacts of what he/she intends to do.
Reference List
Adam, B. (2006). Ethical issues in contemporary culture. blatner.com. Web.
Derek, E. H. (1998). Personal Essays: Social Deviance. Web.
Douglas, J. D. (1982). The sociology of deviance: An introduction. 1st ed. Goffman, Carlifonia.