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My name’s Henrique. I don’t really know my ancestry. I only truly know about my Portuguese ancestry because my family is getting the Portuguese nationality. This doesn’t seem to affect my personality.

My social status is a big role in the hobbies I have ‘cause I like VR and even got VR Glasses early this year, by now everybody knows it’s really expensive.

Spirituality is a big thing in my family. My father is catholic and my mother is spiritist, but, ironically, I am atheist. I don’t think this plays a big role in my personality, on the other hand, being a young man interferes directly with my point of view and the way I face difficulties. Same with my age. I’m 15, so I am regarded by many people as a young adult. Strangely, many people think I’m older. However, being young falls in the same place as being a boy in many scenarios, so people treat me differently compared to adults.

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Everyone’s identity is influenced by their ancestors, and as much as someone can try to deny it, it sure is the truth. Your parents make up for a big role in your individual identity, and so were their parents, so much that you probably can relate to some of your grandparents’ stories. Just like Belchior would say, “my pain is to know that after all we have done, we are still the same and live just like our parents”. And just like what Belchior said, I love sports just like my father, love music and history like my grandfather and think similarly to my mother. My ethnicity and my late ancestor also make up a huge part of my identity, they are of arabic ancestry and we still consider ourselves as arabs, so we cook arabic food and treat money like the arabs… Some stereotypes of Arabic people are actually really true in my family, as my grandfather would say “no Tabet pays the price that is written on paper”.

Social Status is also a big thing in everyone’s lives, considering it molds who we deal with and the experiences we are or are not able to have. Considering I come from a family of middle to high class, we sure do have good social status and my family is known by some, especially in the engineering field because of my mother’s side of the family and medicine because of my father’s side. And, obviously, by coming from a family that is not emergent, we have always had good conditions and connections. My father has always known someone for everything, like a cop, a doctor, a construction firm owner or even a breadmaker...he always knows someone.

Religion and Spirituality for most people is with no doubt a huge thing in life, as for me, it shapes my ideals, and guides me. I've lived life the way that the Lord intended it to be and always made sure to pray, thanking for things, asking for guidance and asking for help… I am a member of the Presbyterian church and most of my family is Catholic, but I don’t go too often.

I think that my gender is a big part of my life, considering gender roles exist. I don’t think that in today’s time any gender would have some sort of benefit, since life is difficult or easy in different ways for everyone. Men are asked to be more successful in their lives than women, but women are asked more to fulfill a society’s beauty standards. Men normally are taught to act tough and stop showing emotions, but women, on the other hand, are, a lot of times, not taken seriously when it comes to logical decision making.

Your age would normally be a thing that shapes you a lot, especially the time that you have been born in. If I were to be born 3 years later, maybe my personality would be completely different and the experiences in life would shape me into a whole different person, with different opinions and different tastes. If I were to be born in my grandfather’s time, I probably would be considered to be counterculture ( if I had the same tastes I have today ) and would have different opinions from most people, since most opinion makers that went through my life wouldn’t have been even born.

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My name’s Manuela, and I am your average 15 year old, well, kind of average.

I'm a Brazilian student, and I was born and raised here, in Rio de Janeiro, even though my maternal great grandparents were from Italy, and came here to find a better place to live ( surprisingly ). As for my paternal great grandparents, they are very very "mixed up" in terms of ancestry: native Brazilians, Africans and even Europeans. As you can see, I have a very "mixed up" ancestry, but, must I say that people never treated me differently because of that, since most of Brazil is very mixed up too. Besides that, I think that I make my ethnicity play a part in my identity, since I’m very proud of it.

I am part of the middle class when it comes to money and socio-economic status, and, well, since a good majority of Brazil is on the lower or the lower middle class status, I’m treated better when it comes to classy stuff, but when it comes to relatability, I am kind of left behind, since most of the country can’t relate to a “condominium lady”, and... oh well...what can I do about it?

My religion also does cover a part of my identity, as I am very faithful to it, but , my religion does not define me, since it's a very liberal part of Christianity.

As for my gender, oh well, that’s something to talk about. I’m a young woman and I identify myself as one, and, because of that, many people belittle me. I grew up accustomed to that. This fact has always made me so angry. I thought that it was normal for women to be treated like that, but, when I was around 6, it started irritating me, and my personality became stronger and more confident. So, I can’t deny it. My gender affected my personality. Well, there’s some good bits about being a woman, like some people giving you extra courtesy (some people like it, but I don’t ).

Since I’m a teenager, most people don’t believe in my opinions. They think it’s just teenager trash, but HEY! I have some great ideas and opinions too! And also, just because my hormones are at it’s full capacity, it doesn’t mean that all my feelings are rubbish. I must say, it’s easier being a teenager in today’s world, and I am very thankful for that, since I have no idea on how last century’s or even last decade’s teenagers dealt with their problems.

Anyway, this is me! The only one in the world! There’s only one me. It doesn’t matter how many people are similar to me, I am myself, and nobody else can take that from me. ( Not like they would want to... lol ).

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  My name’s Theodoro. I'm Latin American and I live in Brazil. Most of my ancestors are Italian and Portuguese. Unfortunately, my culture isn't much present in my life, aside from my obsession with pasta and well seasoned food. I reside in Barra da Tijuca with my mom, sister, my cat and bird, and I study in a private school, which is cool, but, sometimes, it's a bit too much for my mother and it turns out to be expensive, but we have made it work.        As for my mom, she is Christian and I was raised in the Catholic church, despite that, I've grown to be an atheist, but I'm always open to learn about spiritually when it comes to my family. A fun fact about me, is that I'm trans. Meaning I don't identify with the gender I was assigned at birth. My family didn't take it well at first, and my mom was very worried about me and my safety since the living expectation for a trans person is only of 35 years old in Brazil. Apart from that,  my sister and her are very supportive and I couldn't ask for a better family.        A lot of stuff happened in my life, even me being only 15 at the moment. I've gone through rough times. I've even  considered giving up,, but my friends and family have always been there for me. It wouldn't be fair to write about myself without mentioning my best friends, Inacio, Manuela, Melissa and Henrique. They're always there for me and I consider them family. Honestly, I'm pretty content with where my life is going to right now. 

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Hi, I'm Felipe. I'm 15 years old and I'm a big fan of fighting, especially MMA and Jiu Jitsu.

I was born in Cabo Frio, a quiet and beautiful city, but now I'm living in Rio de Janeiro, where life is more bustling and energetic. My family has always supported me, which allows me to do what I love most: practice and compete. I'm lucky to have them to cover my classes and competitions.

My heritage is quite mixed. My father is of English and Portuguese ancestry, while my mother has Lebanese and Italian origins. It's an interesting combination that reflects Brazil's diversity, my beloved country. I love Brazil from the bottom of my heart. I'm a true nationalist and feel immense pride of being Brazilian. The natural beauty, vibrant culture, and, of course, the passion for sports are some of the reasons why I feel so connected to this land.

Balancing studies with training is challenging, but I wouldn't trade it for anything. Every day is an opportunity to grow, both intellectually and physically. And when I'm on the mat or in the octagon, I feel a mix of emotions - from the adrenaline of competition to the calmness of concentration. Fighting gives me strength and purpose. It's more than just a physical activity for me; it's an essential part of my life. And wherever I go, I always carry with me the love for my country and my roots, as a constant reminder of who I am and where I come from.

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My name is Melissa and I am the youngest daughter of my family. I live in Barra da Tijuca, Rio de Janeiro. I really love to live in this chaotic city, where everything happens all at once, I guess I've adapted myself to this condition, even though I  appreciate spending time in touch with nature.

Having relatives in the countryside of Minas Gerais allows me to spend some time in peace, without all of this deafening sound of the metropolis. In Minas, I am also able to get more in contact with my ancestors, and learn a lot of things about their own traditions.

I still have plenty of things to learn and experiences to live, but I guess, as a 15 years old girl, I’m doing pretty fine. I can handle my school duties and also hang out with my friends. That's all I must be worried about(at least it should be).

In my free time I like playing guitar and listening to music; I also love exercising, specifically hitting the gym and practicing Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.

I am grateful to have been born into a family that is able to afford those extracurricular activities and other kinds of privileges. I know I am also very privileged to be a white person in a country that is so racist.

I am also a Botafogo supporter and really enjoy watching and cheering for my soccer team.

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My name is Matheus Cunha.  I am from Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. I am a ypung man at the age of  15.   Sometimes, being a teenager is a little difficult, because some people just don't listen to you just because you are a teenager, but sometimes it is really cool since I don’t have big responsibilities. My ancestors are from Portugal and the Netherlands. I live in a high/middle class neighborhood, so I am middle class. I am Christian, so my attitudes and principles are always based on my religion.

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My name is João Alves Nobre de Almeida. I'm 15 years old and I'm 6 feet tall. The part of my family related to my father  comes from Portugal while the people on  my mother’s side are of Indigenous and African ancestry . My ethnicity doesn’t play a big role in my life, as I'm considered to be white in my country, so I  am not a victim of racism. My mom is a doctor, so I see myself as middle class. My religion is umbanda and it plays a big role in little aspects of my life. I need to wear white on fridays and sometimes I suffer from disrespect as my religion is not Christian and most of Brazil is of  Christian religeon. Some people associate Exu, one of the Orixás, with the Devil from Christianity, which makes me angry because this comparison is disrespectful and doesn't make sense. I love watching movies, my favorite movie is Dog Day I  can be considered a cinephile. I love art in general, paintings, books, theater, poetry and much more. I'm learning how to cook and my favorite food is hamburguer.

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My name is Antonio Pedro. I am 15 years old, and I don’t know a lot about my ancestry. I only know about some Portuguese ancestry, and I have the plan to get the Portuguese nationality, but that doesn’t affect my personality.

My social status affects my life very much, not regarding my personality, but regarding my hobbies and daily activities, like, playing video-games, playing football and studying.

Spirituality is one of the most important things in my life and in my family. All my family are catholic, except for my grandma, who is spiritualist, but we create a connection between us that is the best thing that religion brought to me.

Being a young man changes the way I see the problems and which problems I go through. Now I am 15 years old, and it is a difficult period, because people treat me differently depending on the place I am, or the decisions I make. If I make a big mistake, they can treat me like an adult, saying that I need to have more responsibility, because I'm already old, or they can say something is normal in my age, that I make mistakes like this.

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I’m from Rio de Janeiro, but my ancestors are from Minas Gerais. They are from a small village called Diamantina. It is famous because this city has a great cultural heritage.

My ancestors and relatives play an important role in my life. I visit them once every two years and it is great to get in touch with my own history.

Religion has a big relevance in my identity. I go to church. It is not really a church, but a place to get in touch with my spirituality.I go there once a week with all my family.

My social status gives me some help and I have places that I can go because of the privelege I have. I live in a good neighborhood and here we don't have so many problems.

I don’t think that my gender influences my life, I have other things that are more important.

I’m 15 years old and I can face some challenges in my age, but I have so many things to get to know, while I’m growing.

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My name is Heitor Carvalho. I am 15 years old and I live in the suburbs of Rio de janeiro. I was born and raised in Brazil, in Rio. I don’t really know about my ancestors because my whole family doesn’t really care about it, so I never really had the chance to care about it.My ethnicity doesn’t affect my life at all. First because I have red hair and am really white, so I don’t suffer from racial attacks. Secondly, because where I live people don’t have time to care about those things, and in the places I go, people only care about what I have and where I live. Social status is something that really affects me because after the pandemic i had to pack my things and go to the suburbs, to live in Cascadura in the house of my grandparents with my mom, after my parents divorced. (before all that I lived in Recreio dos Bandeirantes, which is a middle class neighborhood.  Religion, for me, is something really important, because I am from Ubanda, an African based religion, and the people who follow African based religions, at least in Brazil, suffer a lot from religious attacks. I can't deny that being a young man in the world we live in isn’t a big privilege, but I have never really tried to think about it. I think it is  because I'm a man that. If I were s a woman it would be a whole different line of thought that I would have, especially living in Brazil, a country with a high homicide rate for women. I'm at an age where I'm not really a formed as a full man yet, but I'm not a child anymore, so people treat me seriously, but not enough.

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Hello, I'm Leonardo Perez Monte Razo and I believe that, according to family accounts, my ancestors came from different countries such as Spain, Syria and Italy. Despite this, I do not feel that my social identity was shaped based on the ethnic factors of my ancestors, as social and personal experiences were much more important.
My social status is a factor that helps me a lot, but it is not a reason to feel privileged in relation to others. I believe that empathy and respect for others are above any privilege or social advantage.
Currently, my religion is spiritual and I usually go to "spiritual treatment" centers.
I'm 15 years old and since I was little I've seen the world as a challenging place. However, the effort of individual learning is worth it, as this is the only way to be a good person.

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Our group has four Flamengo fans, including Joao Pedro, Joao Paulo, Igor and Carol, one Vasco fan, Luisa, and one Botafogo fan, Mafe. The group's religion is very diverse, some are Catholic, others are spiritual and even atheists. There are different sexualities in the group, there are heterosexuals and bisexuals. The ancestors of everyone in the group are even similar according to nationality, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian, Brazilian, however there is also the existence of Lebanese ancestors in the group. We were born in Rio de Janeiro and we all studied at the same school, we are all 15 and we are teenagers with privileges. The physical and sporting activities of each person are as follows, João Pedro and João Paulo play football, Luisa and Igor play volleyball and gym, and Mafe gym and dance class. To finish up now talking more about general characteristics in common, we has a lot of common interests like all of us like marvel, pasta, american food, brazilian music, sports, dogs and cats, traveling, movies and series, disney, games and etc.

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Grupo 3 - ( João Paulo, Maria Fernanda, Carol Lança, João Pedro, Luisa e Igor ) - 1001

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Grupo 3 - ( João Paulo, Maria Fernanda, Carol Lança, João Pedro, Luisa e Igor ) - 1001

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My name is Maria Fernanda Prattes.  I´m 15 years old and I was born on July 28th. I'm a mother…of 2 cats and 3 dogs! I live in Rio de Janeiro, but I've already lived in the US for a couple years. I've been studying in Escola Parque since the 6th grade, and I don't think about changing at all. I have had this dream since I was a kid, which is to live in Europe or in the US again. I've always wanted to start my dream career outside, which is acting like my mother and brother. Both of them succeeded here in Brazil but I feel like there's nothing here for me. I keep believing in this dream, and running after it. I love doing makeup, fashion and relatable content on the internet, and I've already succeeded in that field. People support me in following my dreams and keep loving my makeup, that's one of the reasons my parents trust me on what I do too! I have loved acting since I was a kid. I've already done a couple theater plays and my favorite one was the musical. I love to play drums and travel too These are 2 things that make me feel free and happy and can actually help me with my emotions. I think that's it for y'all getting to know a little bit of myself. To finish up, I want to say I love jazz music, pop, funk, hip hop and rock, but my top 3 are Laufey, Tyler The Creator and Musical songs. 

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My name is Carolina Lança da Rocha but you can call me Carol. I'm a 15 year old girl and my birthday is on September 5th. My middle name, Lança, came from Italy. Originally it was “Lanza” but when my family came to Brazil, it was translated. I don’t really believe in God. But, my parents do. When I was younger, my mom used to take me to church but I didn’t like it. I really like to travel and walk around nature. It makes me happy and gives me peace. I have 2 cats and 1 dog. 

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My name is Luisa Andrade Alves de Almeida and I am fifteen years old. 
I was born on October 15th two thousand and eight. I have a large and very unique family, just here at home there are five people:  my two brothers Bruno and Leo, my father who is called Leonardo Bruno, my mother Márcia and I. Here, at home, we also have two dogs, a female called Venus and a male called Horus. What I like to do most is to play volleyball and play the piano. These are the activities I have the most fun with.
In my life, everyone in the family is very important, because we are of the same origin.  I’ve always really  tried to get to know my family members who are still here and my ancestors as much as possible. Through the stories my parents have told me, I would really like to have known several of them, especially  my  grandmother on my father’s side of the family, as well as my  grandfather on my mom’s side of the family.  I would also really like to have spent more time with my grandfather Nilson. All the moments I had with him were very fun and filled with lots of laughter. I love remembering the stories he told and the times he pretended to be a gorilla.
My ethnicity has become very important to me over the years, especially after I better understood what I am. My mother is white and my father is black and that's why I always wondered what I was, until I researched more on the subject and understood that I could be either white, black or mixed race. But as I always thought it was a term that was invented to say that you're not black enough, I discarded that option, I didn't want to be brown. So I started saying that I'm black, because it was the option I felt I belonged to.
 As for religion, I don't have a specific one, but I believe in a being with a vital force that enlightens us and guides us through the best paths.

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My name is João Pedro. I'm 15 years old and I don't know much about my ancestors, but I know that some people in my family were Portuguese and Spanish. My father's grandmother was Austrian, but I am allowed to take Portuguese and Spanish nationality. This does not affect my personality.

My social status interferes a lot in my life, not my personality, but my hobbies, like playing football and training. I really like having this social status and I'm very grateful to be able to do the things I do.

Religion is something very important for anyone who has any connection or believes in it, and my family is very connected to religion. We are Catholic and we have our beliefs. Our religion makes us always connected, and leaves the family with a very good atmosphere, after all, we have faith in that.

Being a young man brings me several benefits, women also have benefits, but they are different. Being a man makes me see things differently and treat things in a different way, besides for being a man I don't suffer from types of prejudice, such as sexism.

As for my age, it's the most difficult period I'm going through, because I am 15 years old today, I'm in a phase of great changes, having to have a lot of responsibility, and I'm starting to experience more adult and responsibilities in things and situations I had not experienced before.

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My name is João Paulo. Im 15 years old and I'm Brazilian. I was born in Rio de Janeiro, in Laranjeiras in 2009 and my birthday is on February 5th.

I have Portuguese and Lebanese ancestry. My grandfather and my grandmother were born in Portugal. My great-grandfather was born in Lebanon. My surname, Reis, is Portuguese and Zakhour is Lebanese.

About my religion, I still don't know what my right religion would be, because part of my family is spiritist and another is Catholic, so I'm still confused about it.

My gender is male, I'm a heterosexual.

My hobby is football. I usually play in the goal as a goalkeeper, and in the field of football my favorite player is Neymar - the way he develops and dribbles on the field enchants me.

I like to travel to places that have beach, especially if it's at a resort.

I really like films and series. My favorite series is Breaking Bad.

I am an extroverted person who is not ashamed of anything, since in a hundred years no one else will be here.

Besides, I don't like being wronged, I feel a bad feeling.

I have a dog called Zak, he is a 3 year old shih-tzu, and I have one brother who is 25 years old.

The identity's we have is a big part of who we are. It's got everything from where we come from, how we feel about our gender, what tribes we roll with, who we crush on, which flags we wave, what we believe in, how much cash we're packing, what our squad's like, the vibe we dig from our era, and all those funky quirks that make us us. And guess what? It's not set in stone; it's like a constantly remixing track with new beats dropping as we roll through life. So, embracing all these different slices of the pie helps us not just groove with ourselves but vibe with everyone else, making the world a way more rad and inclusive spot.

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My name is Ana Rezende, I’m a girl and I’m from Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. I like to draw, crochet and listen to music. I love Billie Eilish and I have a lot of her merch. I have a dog, her name is Lola.   Like I said, I’m Brazilian and I think my ethnicity plays a big role in my identity, because all my habits like my taste of food or traditions came from my country.My social status has a big influence on me, because I have some privileges like studying in a private school, living in a good apartament that most people don’t have.   Religion is not relevant for me, I don’t have one and I don’t see people by their religion. However,  I think spirituality exists and , even though I don’t care much, I think it’s pretty cool.    In being a girl, I already have some disadvantages, but I think we have to change that   I am 15 years and I think I’m too young to have an influence about something, But it's always good to give your opinion.

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MY favorite people in the world are my grandma and my grandpa. They are Brazilian like me. I love being Brazilian, it's amazing, you can always go to the beach. I don't really like to talk about money because it always makes me feel bad. I prefer to say I'm ok with the money I have , however sometimes I need more money.As  I don't like talking about money, I hate talking about religion, especiallyabout my religion. I'm a female girl and, of course,  of course I've suffered harassment in several places, so it doesn't give me any benefits to be a young woman. Everything they do to you is your fault, even if you're robbed.  I'm 15 years old, so I am just being a regular teenage girl at this moment of my life. I'm very emotional and I cry about everything. 

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Our group is formed by  5 Brazilians, 2 white girls and 3 white boys with good social status. Nathan and Ana fight jiu-jitsu, Mateus and Bernardo play football and Carol plays volleyball. We all live in Barra da Tijuca and study in the same school. We are all 15 years old, and we love listening to music, especially Kanye West . The boys in our group like to play video games, Mateus, Nathan and Bernardo play rainbow six.  Every single person in our group has a brother or a sister. In our group the only person that doesnt play any instrument is Bernardo. Ana, Bernardo, Nathan and Carol cheer for Flamengo, but Mateus cheers for Corinthians who sympathizes with Flamengo.

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Ana Rezende, Carolina Fadel, Mateus Turi, Nathan Santos, Bernardo Coelho - 1001

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Ana Rezende, Carolina Fadel, Mateus Turi, Nathan Santos, Bernardo Coelho - 1001

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My ancestors are came my family, for example my mom, my dad, my grandma. My ethnicity plays a big role in my identity. I'm Brazilian, because of that I was born here. My mom was born here. My social status has an influence on me, because without that, I couldn't get many friends or to develop my life better.  I think that my social status is good, so people can know me better. My religion is not very relevant in my identity, because I don't show up in every place talking about my religion or what I believe, but I believe in things. I just don't say that in public because there's no reason.  I think I'm happy with my gender, because I like to be a ypung man, and I do a lot of things that need much strength.

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My name is Isabella Roriz. I am 15 years and I’m from Minas Gerais. My family history is made up of Italian ancestors, whose legacy echoes through the generations. Originating from a land of rich culture and tradition, they brought with them deeply rooted values, a passion for life and an unwavering love for family. By bringing with them their unique culinary skills, festive traditions and captivating stories, they have helped shape our family's identity in indelible ways.

I think my ethnicity doesn't influence my identity because I grew up learning that we are all equal and have equal rights regardless of our color.

My social status has a significant influence in my life, shaping my interactions, opportunities and perspectives. I am situated within a complex network of social relationships, where my social status can determine my access to resources, my position in society, and even my own perceptions of self-esteem and worth. Whether influenced by my education, occupation, income or affiliations, my social status can impact my choices, aspirations and even the expectations others have of me. Religion doesn't influence my life much, partly because I believe in everything about Catholicism, and every Sunday I go to church because my parents always like to be there thanking God.

I don't think my gender brings any benefits, in some cases it even brings harm, as sometimes we are forced to go through unnecessary situations

I think that age helps a lot over time with the challenges of the world, but one thing that influences a lot is maturity. I think that a person can often be of significant age and have the maturity of a 10 year old child. I consider myself very mature in certain aspects, but, obviously, I still have a lot to learn as I am still very young

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English essay- My Identity- Antonio Lima-1001

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English essay- My Identity- Antonio Lima-1001

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I am Antonio Lima de Azevedo. I am fifteen years old, I live in Brazil . In this essay I will talk about my ancestors. My ancestry on my mother's side are Indigenous and Portuguese people, they met during the colonization of Brazil. My ancestry on my father's side are black and Colombians. I do not know a lot about them because I never met them, I only saw my biological father one time when I was a kid. I really want to see and meet my biological father's side because they're my family and I need to discovery my origin.

Me as a Brazilian boy, living in Recreio (Rio de Janeiro) and being a middle class person and a white teeneger... I recognize the privileges I have and I see that there are many people who don't have the good life I have. Many people go through difficulties such as financial problems, racism, homophobia, or ableism. When I was younger, I lived with my mother in an extremely poor neighborhood and today I see how lucky I am to now live in a safe and privileged place, where many people don't have the opportunity that I have.

Even though I was baptized in an Umbanda center, I've always been an Evangelical, ever since I was a baby. I used to go to the church next to my house with my mother and grandparents, and I have a lot of good memories from those years. Nowadays I'm not a very religious person, I'm still Evangelical but not as much, and my religion doesn't change much the way I communicate and look at my surroundings and others. What matters to me is not religion but character.

I'm male, and the way I look at it, I see that I live in a world of sexism thinking, a world that was made for men, where men are in charge and are the leaders of this world, while women are submissive. In my opinion, still having this kind of thinking in the world is completely sexist. Men and women should receive the same opportunities and hopes, so... yes ...I recognize that I have privileges as for my gender, and that women should also have their value established in today's society.

Because I'm a teenager I have more challenges, like in arguments because most of the time when I'm arguing with an adult he can refute my arguments just because I'm younger and think I am "dumber" than him. I can also face challenges about capacity because many people from past generations may underestimate my limitations and capabilities in games, tests and everyday challenges. The main challenge I face are maturity and responsibilities that only increase. When someone enters the adolescence phase these responsibilities only increase as we begin thinking about college, work and the future.

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My name is Julia. I'm 15 years old and I live with my mother and father. I study at Escola Parque, which is a great opportunity as it is an excellent private school. My parents are incredible, always supporting me and helping me with everything.When I finish school, I want to pursue medicine as a career, which I have always been interested in because my mother is a doctor. I have always been good at the subjects related to medicine, so I became even more interested in that area.But, beyond that, what makes me happiest are my friends and family, who are always by my side in good and bad times. I know that I will always be able to trust and count on them for everything I need. Most of my family is from Italy and I feel that it does play a big role in my identity because I grew up with their food, culture and language. Another thing that has an influence on me is my social status. I grew up with everything I needed and wanted and I have a very comfortable life.I was baptized as a Catholic, but I never went into much more detail about this subject with my family. My mother is a spiritualist and my father is a Catholic, but I hope to see if I find my right religion later on. I am a growing woman, I struggle daily to see all the privileges that my gender benefits me. I have only  15 years of life and this affects the way I relate and communicate with the world. 

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     My name is Giulia Nolasco. I am fifteen years old and I live in Brazil. My ancestry is a mix of cultures, most of my family is from Brazil, Italian and Portugal, but a little bit from Lebanon, from the family of my grandma's side. Our ancestry provides the roots of our identity, connecting us to traditions and cultures passed down through generations.      Social status and ethnicity, closely linked to ancestry, shapes how we perceive ourselves and interact with society. As a Brazilian girl who lives at Barra da Tijuca (Rio de Janeiro) and being a white and middle class person who studies at a private school, I consider myself privileged and I think I have many opportunities that many people don't have because of social inequality and racism, which, unfortunately, are two big frequent problems in our society. With all of that, my ethnicity and also my social status actually does play a big role in my identity and influence my life.          Most of my family is Catholic and me too, however, we don't usually go to church, so it doesn't have much relevance in my identity.     Gender impacts how we navigate society's expectations and opportunities. In fact, my gender doesn't give me any benefits and I hope that one day this will change because I know that I and many women go through things that are totally unnecessary just because of being woman. In the past there was a lot of prejudice and injustice against it, today it has changed, but not much because we still continue fighting every day so that one day we will have more opportunities and benefits.     Age shapes how we face challenges and transitions, drawing from our life experiences and wisdom. My age can influence the way I deal with the challenges and problems of my life because nowadays I am much more mature and I can act more calmly than when I was younger. As you grow up, you will have more experience and learn from your mistakes, and I believe that I still have a lot more to learn because I am only fifteen years old.     In essence, our identity is a mosaic of ancestry, ethnicity, social status, religion, gender, and age. Each element contributes uniquely to who we are and how we engage with the world around us, offering opportunities for growth, connection, and resilience.

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My name is Roberto, a 15-year-old boy who often thinks about the intricacies of my life's journey. Thanks to the privilege of a middle-class upbringing and the opportunity to study in private schools, I recognize the advantages that shape my daily experiences. My identity as a heterosexual teen is just one aspect of the complex tapestry that makes up my existence. Although my religion and ethnicity are not the determinants of my personality, I do believe that God exists because of my European ancestry. This is, I can say, the part of my identity in terms of ethnicity that has an influence on me. In a society where social status often determines one's future path in life, I am aware of the responsibilities that come with my privileged position. I strive to use my benefits to not only promote personal growth, but also to encourage others who may not have access to the same opportunities.

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My name is Caio. I'm a 14 years old boy from Barra da Tijuca in Rio de Janeiro.  I identify myself as a white young man that has black, white, Indigenous and Asian ancestors, and for me, this plays a big role in my identity, because that’s made me be respectful with all the different habits and cultures. I support all races because of the legacy of my family. We are a mix of Portuguese , Lebanese , Indigenous peoples from Brazil and Central America. I’m from a meddle-high economic social class, and ,obviously, I have a good  life standart. That changes the way people see me and treat me. I’m a male, tall young man, so I have  privileges just because I’m a white young man with a good condition of life. I’m Catholic, this is a religion considered to be common in my country and that’s another reason that I do not undergo  any type of prejudice.  I believe in God, and this is an important issue I identify myself with. Since  I’m a 14 years old boy, I know that I don’t have the maturity of an adult, so many times I take a lot of wrong decisions. I really need to improve my maturity. MY social status and  Indigenous ancestors  makes a lot of difference  to the way I deal with challenges in the contemporary world. 

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My name is Michel Aymone. I am a 15 year old boy that lives in Barra da Tijuca in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. I am a white and straight young man, with European and white ancestors, and I think that plays a significant role in my identity. Unfortunately, being a white and straight young man gives me privileges that someone who is black, a woman or is homossexual doesn’t have, such as the way people see or treat me. My parents have always given me a previleged life, with money and mental well being. They are very caring with me and my siblings. I am at a significant small percentage of Brazil, the meddle-high class. I have never been through any problems or difficulties regarding money or things related to that. In my whole life , I have never been much related to any religions, I am not religious at all and I don't believe in anything, but I respect whoever does. In my free time, I like to play and watch sports, especially football, because it is an escape from reality, from problems, or other bad things. I also play video games. Those things bring me joy or peace and they distract me from bad things.  I think these things distract me because of my young age as I don’t know  how to deal with problems. I am not mature enough to always do the right thing, no one is, but I will try to be.

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My name is Pedro. I’m 15 years old and I live in Recreio dos Bandeirantes.

I am a white straight young man, with white ancestors, that don’t play a big role in my identity because my ancestors didn’t make me and my ideals. The way I was raised made who I am.

My social status doesn’t really influence me, because growing up in a house of high-economic social class, my parents taught me and my brothers about saving money, investing and buying things that are necessary Only , sometimes, we spend money for fun.

I don’t have a religion, but I strongly believe in God, and it plays a big role in my identity, because it makes me think and see things differently.

I don’t really think that my gender gives me benefits, because I don’t really see any rights that I have that women are excluded from. But in a world full of misogyny , I may say I have benefits that women don't have, but personally I did not witness any type of misogyny in my life.

My age plays a big role in the world's challenges today, because a teenager can’t show credibility like a grown adult.

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My name is Pedro. I'm from Recreio dos Bandeirantes and I identify myself as a black young man that has black ancestors. This is a legacy for my family, and for me. It plays a big role in my identity, because it is a reason for pride and for representativity . I also have a blend of Italian and Spanish ancestors. I’m from a meddle-high economic social class, and, obviously, this changes the way people treat me, even with the fact that I am a black boy. I identify myself as male, straight young man, so that means that in this position I have such a privilege, just because of my sexuality and gender. I don’t have a specific religion that has some relevance in my identity. My age, which is 15, makes a difference in the way I think and the way I deal with challenges in the contemporary world. Being 15, characterizes me as a not mature boy yet. This means that I have a gap in my mind, that sometimes misses some maturity in my decisions during my life. I think that I have to improve my maturity. I will certainly see the world differently  as  time goes by.

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  My name is Beatriz Gomes. I have always lived in Barra da Tijuca with my parents and my two brothers. My whole family is white and upper middle class. We have never undergone   any difficulties or hardships. I have always been a very extroverted girl and I loved acting out at home,  and imagining situations in my head. Because I am like that, since I was little, I have always seen the world in a more colorful, dramatic, romantic, happy way with a great  mixture of feelings.                                                                                         I've never been very attached to any religion. My family is mainly all Catholic, but I have never had any interest or desire to delve deeper into this subject. I studied at a Catholic school and when I turned 11, I started doing catechism. I never wanted to go to religeon classes, as I didn't really like participating in religeous affairs.  I have never felt close to  religions to this day. I can't feel like I have “my ”  religion.                                                          Sometimes I think that being a young woman isn't that good. Judgmental, malicious and simply uncomfortable looks make me ashamed of myself. It's difficult to be a woman. All women have gone through difficulties and terrible situations. I love being a woman, I love my life but, at the same time, it is tiring.                                                                                                               My life as an actress didn't work out very well. I started taking drama classes when I was a child. I loved doing it but, over time, I started to get bored and it wasn't the same as it was in the beginning. One of the things that made me stop enjoying taking these classes so much was the teacher. I had a strange feeling with this teacher, because I was a woman, sometimes I didn't feel comfortable in his classes. It was one of the reasons that, unfortunately, made me want to leave that class.                                     

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My name is Davi Azevedo. I was born in Laranjeiras, Rio de Janeiro, but I have lived in Barra da Tijuca since birth. Throughout my life, I heard a lot about my ancestors. My mother's side of the family is of  Italian ancestry, my great-grandfather came from Italy and married my Brazilian great-grandmother. About my father's side of the family, I don't know much but by my surname being "Azevedo" makes me think that I have Portuguese ancestors, and based on my physical appearance, I probably have Middle Eastern ancestors too. My ethnicity plays a significant role in my life and identity. When I'm abroad, people never guess that my family is from Brazil, they often assume we are from Italy or other countries, but mostly Italy. My family is Catholic, although a few are Buddhist. I'm not sure yet which religion  I want to  follow, but since my whole family is involved with Catholicism, I am too, even though I don't know what to believe in yet. Being white and male, I don't remember experiencing any prejudice during my lifewhich makes me have many advantages, which is very sad.

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My name is Cecilia Curty and I live in Barra da Tijuca with my parents and sister.

We belong to a predominantly white, middle to upper-class family, that fortunately have never encountered financial hardships. This influences who I am, since I have no experience of prejudice based on race or social class. I have many privileges that make me who I am.

Religion holds little sway in our household, we embrace diversity of belief. Personally, I do not adhere to any particular faith,just like my sister. Even though my parents have their religions, they don't force me to be like them. Religion plays a minor role in my life. Being a woman in society we live in presents challenges, as women are constantly placed as inferior or less important. However, as a white young woman from a privileged background, I am somewhat insulated from its most severe impacts.

I'm a teenager, I have good grades and I'm responsible. I'm 15 years old, I see the world differently than adults, in a more innocent way, making everything seem to be bigger than it really is. Some situations will be harder for me, since at my age, we are still discovering life and experiences.

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My name is Stella Figueiredo.  I live in Barra da Tijuca, Rio de Janeiro, and I am 15 years old. Since I was little, I've always enjoyed communicating with people and playing with my friends and family as they are the most important thing in my life. Most of my ancestors came from Lebanon, but I have never really met any of them, the farthest I went in getting to know my genealogical tree were my grandparents (from both sides of the family) and the only role it has in my identity is that they've raised my parents, who raised me. I am really privileged due to my monetary condition. I live in a good neighbor and nobody has discriminated me due to the place where I live. I don't have a particular religion, so that t doesn't really affected me in anyway. My skin color also gives me privilege, I've never been followed in a store, or been discriminated due to that fact. The only thing that I am that makes me get discriminated is my gender, In society nowadays woman get payed less in the same job charge as men and sometimes I am not taken as seriously as I should be taken.

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Hi! My name is Maria Fernanda and I’m 14 years old. I live with my mom, my dad and my brother and that’s all I know about my family. My dad never told me about this part of his life, so I’ve decided to look for more information about it in order to know more about myself.During this research, I found out my ancestors were from Germany, but that doesn’t play a big role in my identity. I’ve also never been there, so I have no idea about their culture.I also found out that the reason I care so much about other people’s opinion is because my social status has a great influence on me and in the way I see myself.I’m not sure if this comes from my ancestors, but spirituality plays a big role in my identity, since I need to be connected with my spirituality to be connected with myself. I also don’t think my gender gives me benefits, cause being a woman  nowadays  is dangerous and complicated.  Being a teenager really affects the way I deal with what happens around me, since I feel everything with a lot of intensity and am still learning how to face challenges in today’s world.

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  Most of my family is from Argentina and I feel that it does play a big role in my identity because I grew up with their food, culture and language. Another thing that has an influence on me is my social status. I grew up with everything I needed and wanted and I have a really comfortable life. I am Catholic and I have studied and been part of my religion ceremonies for a long time and that has also shaped who I am. I'm a young woman and I struggle to see how I personally benefit from my gender. I'm 15 and that affects how I perceive life. 

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I´m a 15 years old white girl. My grandma was born in Argentina, but my parents are Brazilian. My parents are divorced and I live with my mom, my grandma, my stepdad and my baby brother. My dad lives in Oregon with my little sister, her name is Aaliyah. I`m a very generous person, I care a lot about my friends, they`re my second family. I was born in Nova Friburgo, but I moved out to Armação dos Búzios when I was 2 years old. In 2020, I moved with my family to live in Rio de Janeiro. My family doesn’t really have a religion, we follow the sufism philosophy, it’s kind of like an Islamic religious group that tries to become united with God by living a simple life and praying and meditating, actually, my second name  comes from this origin, Nur means light. I don’t really think as a woman that my gender doesn't give me privileges, but I'm very proud to be a woman and to fight for my rights.

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Since I was little, I've noticed that some aspects at home were different from other people. I've asked myself why, since I lived in the same place as my friends, studied at the same school, and we did the same things. Over time, I realized that it was my education at home, and the habits inherited from my ancestors. I came from a simple Italian family from the interior of Minas Gerais. I think that habits and education are a part of me and my personality, a point that  interfered in my personality, and my social condition. Sometimes, I do things that I wouldn't be able to do if I didn't belong to the class I'm in. I don't go to certain places and much less, I would know certain friends. My religion also influences my identity, it ends up that I make some decisions, or try to do things differently because of it. Another thing I should talk about is my gender. I am male and straight. Because of society nowadays, I end up having privileges in relation to other people, in terms prejudice. My view of the world doesn't change much because of my age, regatding some issues.  I understand my place as a minor, and some things don't affect me, but I normally don't think like a teenager.

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  My ancestors are Portuguese and Italian and my great-grandmother was Swiss
This interferes with my identity because my grandparents loved these places and that's why we always traveled to them, which made me learn about the culture and enriched my identity.
   My social status greatly influences my way of life and my identity, because I have a good living condition. I have the opportunity to never lack for anything and also live incredible moments.
  My religion doesn't interfere much with my identity, but my belief in the universe does.
  Being a woman is not easy, but it has benefits, for example I love dressing up and doing feminine things, that says a lot about me
  At my age, the world is seen from another side and this has influenced my view of the world and myself.

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My ethnicity can certainly play a significant role in the shaping the  of my identity, as it often contributes to my cultural background, traditions, and values. Exploring my Italian ancestry can provide a deeper understanding of my family's history, heritage, and possibly even influence aspects of my personality and worldview. My social status might affect my relationships, the expectations others have of me, and even my sense of belonging within certain social circles. However, it's essential to remember that my worth isn't defined solely by my social status.As a man, I may experience certain privileges or advantages in society, such as greater opportunities in some professional fields, less likelihood of facing certain forms of discrimination, and potentially more societal respect in certain contexts. However, it's crucial to recognize that gender privilege varies depending on other intersecting factors like race, class, and sexual orientation, and that not all men experience the same level of privilege.My age can definitely influence how I face challenges in today's world. Being 15 means im navigating a crucial period of growth and development, where you're still discovering  strengths, interests, and values. 

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My name is Lara and I live in Brazil, but my roots have deep connections to Italy, where my ancestors left their marks before arriving here. This Italian heritage is like a thread weaving my identity, influencing everything from how I speak to my family traditions.My friendships are more than just relationships; they are fundamental pillars in shaping myself. The bonds I share with my friends are like mirrors, reflecting who I am and who I can become. They not only shape my experiences but also challenge me to grow and evolve constantly. As a Catholic, my faith is an intrinsic part of who I am. It guides my choices, comforts me in difficult times, and gives meaning to my experiences. Being a woman in this world brings with it a set of challenges, but it also gives me strength and determination to claim my space and voice.At 15, I am on a journey of self-discovery and growth. Each experience shapes my worldview and my understanding of myself. I am learning to navigate a world in constant flux, and every challenge. The way I face life helps me become the person I am meant to be.

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My name is Giovanna. I am 15 years old and I like to play volleyball. My social life shapes my identity, influencing my social skills, self-esteem, values, and interests. Interactions with friends and family help me develop my perspective about  the world. My religion plays an important role in shaping who I am, influencing my values, cultural identity and worldview. I can choose benefits in several areas, including empowerment, support networks, unique perspectives, interpersonal skills, resilience, creativity, innovation and representation.  My age shapes my perspective and approach to today's world issues, based on life experiences, culture, and future vision.

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Hello i’m Cauã. I am 16 years old and I live in Rio de Janeiro, I am a Brazilian teenager with some personal likes and dislikes. I really like music, and, whenever I can, I listen to some metal music and bands of various subgenres like heavy metal, viking metal, thrash metal, christian black metal, power metal, etc. I like to practice skateboarding, even though, unfortunately, the space at home is not that big. Furthermore , like any other teeneger in my age, I like to play games and go out on weekends with a group of friends to talk about idiot things and just have some fun. Religion has a great impact in my life and my family life. It shapes our customs and our daily life, like going to church, we are Evangelic and we love it. I think my gender gives me many benefits in the streets and in daily life. I am a young man and in this society this shapes our lives and experiences.

My social status helps a lot (middle-class). I never witnessed a case of racism with me and with others, so I don’t think racism is a big thing in my life for now, but I know it exists in the daily lives of many people.

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My name is Gabriel Gomes and  I'm 15 years old. I'm not special. My ancestry comes from Brazilian and Portuguese people and I don't have much I can say about. I am someone from the middle class and, because of that,  I am open to try a lot of things, but I still have to pay attention as wasting too much money could put me in a bad situation. I don't exactly have a religion that I follow but I'm generally someone who still believes in some more spiritual stuff, as there is a chance for something like that to exist at least somewhere in the universe and it can help ease things in life. My gender is a topic that I do not wish to discuss in  public like this and, thus, I wish to keep it as a  personal information  to myself. I'm currently in my teen years and, due to my brain being in development it makes decisions in life much more difficult but it still has its benefits as I'm finally getting a bit of freedom in my life.

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My name is Joao Pedro Borges Leven Siano.Of all these surnames, Borges is from my mother's family and it is a Portuguese surname (all of my mother's ancestors are from Portugal) and the rest of them are from my father's family, Leven which is a German surname. Siano is an Italian surname, but my father's ancestors or at least the majority are Jewish. I was born in 2007, April 7th, and I have always lived in Rio de Janeiro. I was born a white man, and that unfortunately gives me many advantages compared to women and black people. I have never really cared about religion, but I respect all of them. I like many things: I love playing and watching football, playing videogames ( FIFA and Valorant are my favorites games) and I like watching movies and series ( my favorite serie is Game of Thrones, a medieval show with many political conflicts, upheavals. The director of the  show is not afraid to kill his  own characters, even the main ones -Ned and Robb Stark- ... sorry for the spoiler... haha ). My favorite movie is quite difficult to answer, I love Star Wars, but Star Wars is a whole saga and not just an unique fim.. This is my identity, this is me

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I'm Lis! Born and raised in the sunny weather of Brazil, with a sprinkle of Spanish heritage in my blood. You'll find me going to the beach everyday with my group of friends, living my best life in my teen time.
Living in Brazil is like living in a fiesta all the time. From the bustling streets to the sandy shores, there's always something to celebrate. But what makes it even more exciting is the mix of cultures and beliefs that swirl around me. In my family, we've got a little bit of everything in the spiritual department. Catholicism, Candomblé, indigenous rituals, you name it, what you want to believe. And you know what? That's pretty cool. It's like having a buffet of faiths to choose from, each offering its own flavor of wisdom and wonder.
The social circles at fifteen can be a bit of a whirlwind. Outside of school, I've got a bunch of amazing friends who are always up for fun and adventure. But inside school? Well, it's a different story. I know people, sure, but I don't really click with anyone the same way. It's like I'm on the sidelines, watching everyone else have a blast while I try to find my place. But after all, true friendships go beyond the classroom walls, and I'm lucky to have my group of friends by my side, no matter where we are. I'm with them every single weekend and I'm the happiest person with them. And I don't think being middle class has an influence on me.
Now, being a girl in this crazy world definitely has its perks. For starters, I've got a radar for empathy and understanding. It's like I've got this superpower that helps me connect with people from all walks of life. Plus, I get to embrace my feminine energy and intuition, which is pretty awesome if you ask me.
But let's talk about being fifteen. It's like straddling the line between kid and adult, with one foot in each world. Sure, it's a bit of a balancing act, but it keeps things interesting. Being fifteen means facing challenges head-on, armed with a mix of youthful optimism and street smarts. In a world that's constantly changing, my age gives me the flexibility to roll with the punches and adapt to whatever comes my way. My dad has a lot of fear of me going out and coming back home late for home, but I'm living a life that I like, and can't just sit at home and don't do nothing without enjoying my life.
So, here's to being Lis, carioca at heart, with a sprinkle of Spanish flair, and a whole lot of love for life in Rio. Cheers to embracing diversity, following my own path.

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My name is Clara. I'm 15 years old and I'm from Brazil. I have a long line of Germans and Italians in my family on my mother's and father's sides, but I think this doesn't influence my life much. However, the fact that my great-grandfather fought in the war against the Nazis makes me very proud.  I am a girl who is considered to be privileged by society, for being white and upper-middle class. I am very grateful to my parents for providing me with everything, and I know that many people live in a completely different reality. I also have a religion, I've been in Umbanda for a short time. I believe that because my family is very spiritual and this  interested me. I really like going to the spiritual house. I go there, because whenever I go I feel very relaxed and better than before.   I'm a young woman and I don't think I have as many benefits as a man, because the sexism is very prevalent in our society and makes many women feel bad. I'm a teenager and I think that my age does influence some aspects of my life, as for example on how I make decisions and how I deal with difficult circumstances. Although I have a disabled brother, this made me more mature and made me be responsible much faster than other children, because I felt responsible for him.  I can't talk about myself without talking about my family, I know that many teenagers aren't connected to their family but I've always had a lot in common with everyone and that's why we've always been connected. I have a very large family on my father's side and on my mother's side it's quite small. One of the things we do most together is play games, especially board games, it's one of my favorite parts of being with family.

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My great-grandfather and my grandmother on my father's side are from Italy, while my uncle on my mother's side is Portuguese. However, I do not feel a strong connection to these ancestries. Therefore, my ancestry matters to my family's past, but it does not have an influence on my personal identity. As a member of the middle-upper class, I recognize the privilege that comes with my social status. This privilege manifests in a lot of aspects of my life, from access to quality education and healthcare to opportunities for personal growth. While I am grateful for these advantages, I stay aware of social inequalities and aim to support fairness and justice. Unlike some people who find relief and direction in religion or spirituality, I do not have any religion or spirituality. As such, religion or spirituality does not play a significant role in my identity. Instead, I draw inspiration and meaning from personal values, experiences and relationships with others. I do not believe that my gender provides me with any benefits.Being 15 makes a difference in the way I deal with my problems. It means facing challenges as I build my identity and future.

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My ancestors came from Switzerland, and that plays an important role in my identity, because of my ethnicity. I have ginger hair, blue eyes and freckles. As a consequence of my ethnicity, I don’t see a lot of my mom’s side of the family, because they live in other countries and I don’t get the chance to see them. 	My social status has a big influence on me, since it affects my friendships, the places I go to, the things I consume and the way people treat me as a person. My parents are catholic, but I do not have a religion or believe in any of those things, and that affects my identity because it changes the way I dress or style my hair, the way I speak and also changes my friendships. As I am a young woman, I do not think my gender gives me any privileges, as women tend to be put down and never taken seriously. Men are taken more seriously, are more respected. Men tend to occupy higher positions while women tend to occupy lower positions. All of that because of gender inequality in the workplaces. I am 15 years old and I think it changes the way I face challenges in today’s world because I am a minor and that can stop me from doing a lot of things. 

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My ancestors are Italian on my dad's side and Portuguese on my mom's side of the family. In my personal opinion my ethnicity does play a big role in my identity because of a lot of customs and traditions my family follows, rely on the impacts of my ancestors (specifically on my dad's side).   Social status does influence my life because my social class position has an impact on my access to health, family life, education, religious affiliation etc and I'm grateful for being able to have all these opportunities that a lot of people in my country, unfortunately, can’t have.   I am a Christian, and my religion plays a central role in shaping my identity. It provides a sense of purpose, community, guidance, and belonging. My beliefs also influence various aspects of my life, such as my values, relationships and worldview. Even though I have my own religion, I believe that everyone has their own perspectives of life and that there's no right or wrong. Respecting each other's beliefs, faiths and spirituality is also something I believe in.    Personally I feel that being a girl has its ups and downs. We have to go through many challenges, reinforcing the idea of the need for the effort to promote gender equality.    I'm fifteen years old right now, soon I'll turn sixteen. In this phase of life, I go through a lot, when it comes to pressure and academic demands for example are just a few of the many other challenges you face. Figuring out my identity while balancing school with personal interests, and managing mental health are hard but also one of my biggest concerns. Being young and living as a teenager is about growing and discovering who you are and your interests.

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My name is João Pedro, the origin of my family is European, Spanish and Portuguese, but that doesn't have any effect in my life, principally because no one in my family speaks their language, or talks much about it.

I am Catholic, like the rest of my family.

My father came from a wealthy life situation, on the contrary, my mother came from a more humble background. Happily, my family has always had a really good economic situation since I was born.

My gender, my sexuality and my skin color problably give me a lot of advantages that I cannot even measure. In such a difficult country, I didn’t have to deal with so many horrible things that the biggest part of Brazillians have to.

The way I conduct my life, does not give me the space to do anything in my free time. I use as much of the time I have now, to do things I like, because I don’t know if, maybe, I’m gonna be as lucky again in the future to do all that again. If we only live once, I’m gonna live great life as I can, until I’ll be stopped by someone, or time.

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My name is Miguel Monteiro Engelbrecht Peixe. I was born on June 19th of 2008 in Rio de Janeiro. I lived in Niterói with my parents when I was 1 to 3 years old, and I moved to Recreio after my sister was born, because we needed a bigger apartment.

My family is spread throughout Brazil and World. My grandma from my dad's side is from South Africa and my dad too, his dad is from Portugal and my grandma from my mom’s side is from Bahia, his dad's from São Paulo.

I don’t have a religion or a spirituality, so I think this is not relevant in my identity.

I think my social status has a big influence on me because some things that I like are because some friends influenced me, and on the other side too.

I’m a young man, so I think that this gives me some benefits caused by society, but, my skin color also makes a to benefit for me.

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   My name is João Gabriel and I’m 15 years old. My ancestors came from Portugal, Spain and Switzerland and my ethnicity plays a big role in my identity once I’m white and I can’t even describe how privileged I am.    The influence that my social status has on me is very big because I live in a safe and a good quality place.  I don’t take any risks. I also study in an excellent school and my social status has an influence on me because of the privilege that I have.   I don’t have any religion but I’m not atheist, so it doesn’t have any relevance in my life.    I have some benefits for being a male. I can go any place without being worried about being harassed or sexually assaulted. I can take public transport without being worried of anyone harassing me.   I don’t need to face a lot of problems because I’m a teenager and I’m too young to worry about problems in life but there are certain problems that we need to worry about, and some of them are racism, violence, wars, etc. Those are some problems that we need to talk about since a young age and they are talked about in school, so we make projects about them and how to confront it.

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In the vibrant heat of Rio de Janeiro, lives Arthur, a 15-year-old young man, who loves the beach, and loves the sport called surfing, with Portuguese ancestors from Portugal, a heritage inherited from his great-grandmother. Growing up in a middle-class family in the city of Rio de Janeiro, Arthur is a reflection of the cultural and spiritual diversity that permeates his daily life.
From a certain age, Arthur was introduced to spiritualism, a religion that nourishes his soul and shapes his worldview. In a home where spirituality is valued, he learns about the principles of faith, charity and the search for personal evolution. For Arthur, spiritualism is not just a belief, but a guide that helps him understand his purpose and find meaning.
Despite being immersed in a busy city, Arthur finds peace and balance on Rio's beaches. He is in love with the sea, the radiant sun and the waves that gently break on the golden sand.
However, living in Rio de Janeiro also brings unique challenges. The city, known for its cultural diversity and social inequalities, offers Arthur a changed outlook on life. He witnesses the beauty and cultural richness of the city. These experiences challenge him to reflect on his own role in society and look for ways to make a difference.
As Arthur navigates the waters of adolescence, he is shaped by his faith in spiritualism, his love of the beach, and his middle-class social position. These elements come together to form the identity of who he is. Arthur knows that the lessons he learned at home, on the beaches of Rio de Janeiro, will be useful for the rest of his life.

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In every group, whether it's comprised of men, women, or a blend of both, there exists a tapestry of individual differences woven by unique experiences, backgrounds, and perspectives. However, within the context of gender, societal norms and systemic privileges often dictate distinct trajectories for men and women, shaping not only their opportunities but also their outlooks on life.Men, historically endowed with societal privileges, navigate through a world where doors may seem to open more readily for them. From corporate boardrooms to political arenas, the landscape often favors their presence, granting them easier access to positions of power and influence. This societal construct, while ingrained, is not without its consequences. The pressure to conform to rigid masculine ideals can lead to emotional suppression, mental health challenges, and a limited scope of acceptable behaviors. Thus, while men may benefit from certain privileges, they also face their own set of societal expectations and constraints.Conversely, women often find themselves pushing against the tide, striving for recognition and equality in spheres traditionally dominated by men. Despite significant advancements in gender equality, disparities persist, with women facing barriers to career advancement, wage gaps, and societal expectations regarding familial roles. The journey towards gender parity is an ongoing battle, requiring continual advocacy and systemic change to dismantle entrenched biases and structures.Amidst these broader societal dynamics, the individuals within the group bring forth their own unique perspectives and experiences. Each person's upbringing, cultural background, and personal journey shape their worldview, influencing how they perceive and navigate the world around them. While some may have been raised in environments that fostered confidence and ambition, others may have faced adversity and discrimination, leading to varying degrees of resilience and determination.These diverse perspectives enrich the collective dialogue, offering insights and solutions that transcend gender binaries. However, it's essential to recognize that privilege and perspective intersect in complex ways, and no two individuals experience the world in precisely the same manner. By fostering empathy, understanding, and inclusivity within the group, we can harness the power of diversity to create a more equitable and just society for all.In conclusion, while gender disparities and diverse perspectives undoubtedly shape the dynamics within the group, it's essential to acknowledge the nuances and complexities inherent in each individual's experience. By challenging societal norms, advocating for gender equality, and embracing diverse viewpoints, we can move towards a future where everyone has the opportunity to thrive, regardless of gender or background.

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Grupo: Davi, Arthur Mattos, Stella, Cecília, Maria Fernanda, Ninah, Julia L e Anita

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Grupo: Davi, Arthur Mattos, Stella, Cecília, Maria Fernanda, Ninah, Julia L e Anita

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Group 1002 Michel Aymone, Pedro Henrique, Pedro Terzi, Caio Vianna and Beatriz Gomes 

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Group 1002 Michel Aymone, Pedro Henrique, Pedro Terzi, Caio Vianna and Beatriz Gomes 

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The group has some differences between each other, such as: Where we live, some live in Barra da Tijuca and others in Recreio dos Bandeirantes.

As for race, one is black and the others are white. One of us is a woman and the others are men, some are Catholic, some believe in God and some don't. We have a mix of Black, White, European, Asian ancestors. We are in a middle-high social class.

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We're part of a diverse group of teenagers living in Brazil, primarily in Rio de Janeiro. Each of us has our own unique background, interests, and perspectives, which make our identities rich and varied.Personally, we come from families with Italian, Portuguese, and possibly Jewish roots, which influence our cultural identity and the values we hold dear. While we don't adhere to any specific religion, we consider ourselves spiritual, believing that there's something greater than us out there.Our interests are quite varied. We love listening to metal music and exploring different subgenres like heavy metal, thrash metal, and power metal. Skateboarding is another passion of ours, although we don't get to do it as often as we'd like due to space constraints at home. Of course, like any other teenagers, we enjoy playing video games and hanging out with our friends on weekends, just goofing around and having a good time.Navigating life as teenagers comes with its own set of challenges and privileges. While we recognize the advantages that come with factors like gender and ethnicity, we also understand that there are complexities and struggles associated with these identities. Despite these challenges, we're on a journey of self-discovery and growth, learning more about ourselves and the world around us every day.

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Grupo 2, 1002 - Arthur Balbi, Lara, Giovanna, Cauã and João Pedro Borges

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Grupo 2, 1002 - Arthur Balbi, Lara, Giovanna, Cauã and João Pedro Borges