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My name is Leonardo Ribeiro, I am 15 years old and I live in Recreio Dos Bandeirantes in a condominium.

My mother's side came from Germany after WWII, and my paternal ancestors came from Portugal, when my grandfather came to Brazil to work. I am who I am today because of my family and their culture. I learned a lot about my ancestors with them.

I identify myself as Catholic, I don't go so much to churches, but my faith in God is the most important thing in my life.

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Our names are Arthur Chagas, Leonardo Boerties, Pedro Daiha, Rafael Syllos and Romeo. We were born and live in Rio de Janeiro. We are fifteen years old. We think identity is like a really big puzzle, where each piece of us and our story makes who we are.

Parts of who we are come from a lot of places around the world, more specifically from Greece, Portugal, Germany, Lebanon, Italy and Netherlands. All these different cultures brought a lot of diversity and unique identity to our families here in Brazil, but beyond that, our ancestors, like our parents, grandparents and great-grandparents brought many experiences from their times, and we are a result of that, whether to influences of opinions (morals) or habits.

The ethnicity is also something that comes from these relatives and shapes/changes a great part of our lives They have linked us to the privileges we have in our society.

As for privileges, we have to take into account that our gender is also a fact that is directly linked with this, because we are all young men and have a lot of privileges because of that.

Religion and social status are two things that have to do with the building of our own beliefs and opinions, based on what we believe to be correct and what we see in society around us.

Friends are a reflection of who we are and also shape us as people in the world and society.

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Our identity is like a giant puzzle, where each piece is a crazy mix of who we are.

There are our ancestors, like superheroes in a family, who pass on genes and stories that we can't even imagine. In my family, for example, my great-grandfather is very respected and my father still tells stories about him to this day.

Ethnicity also comes into play, sometimes it is pride, other times it is a fight against stereotypes.

Social status, that changes the game, right? Sometimes it opens doors, sometimes it leaves you trapped in a bunch of boring expectations. I like my social status. I have my group of friends and sometimes I even feel popular at my school. Religion, spirituality, this is like a guide in the midst of confusion. Everyone believes in what they feel best, and I'm fine being Catholic.

Gender also influences me. Gender is like playing the game on hard or easy mode, depending on the situation, I chose easy mode for society.

And age (wow!)... that changes everything. We are always discovering ourselves, whether in adolescence or old age, there is always a new challenge. As a 15 year old teenager, I am still discovering the world we live in

So that's it, our identity is a crazy mix of all of this, a melting pot of influences that make us unique.

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I’m Pedro Daiha. The objective of this text is to tell you about my identity. So, let's start from the beginning.

I’m 15 years old. I was born and have always lived in Rio de Janeiro. I have two houses, my father’s and my mother’s.

Starting with my ancestors, my family comes from Lebanon and Germany, but, in my opinion, in my life this is not so important.

I think my parents have always brought many teachings, each with their own point of view in relation to life, and this, together with other influences, has contributed to the construction of my own opinions.

Of course my ethnicity gave me many privileges throughout my life, and that has its role in my life.

About my religion, I don’t have a religion. I think that there can be something more than life or not, but the way I think is “if I’m here, so I will live my life here and not worry too much about it”, because it doesn’t affect my life that much.

I would say that my social status shaped me as the person I am, mainly because it was responsible for making me meet people with whom I share similar tastes and thoughts. I have a very diverse group of friends and I'm not at all ashamed of being with them.

As for gender...for being a young man, in this society that we live in, I have a lot of privileges, in society, in the job market and in all other spaces.

But, in general, because of my upbringing, the influences of other people in my life (mainly my mother), the time I was born (which I would say changed the way I approach these matters), and the person I am (the fact that I am bisexual also contributed to this) helped me to understand the privileges I have in this society and to be aware of the causes and help in the fight for equal rights.

Well, I think that is me, or part of it, but that is my identity.

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My name is Rafael. I live in Rio de Janeiro and I will tell you about who I am.

I am who I am because of my family and their culture. My mother and my father told me a lot about my ancestors. One of them is my great grandfather. He was a soldier who fought in World War II..

My religion is relevant for my identity, because this makes me have some different characteristics from the others.

In our sociality, men have a lot of privileges. So, I have benefits because of my gender.

My social status helps me feel happy and influences me to make more friends. It’s good to have someone who likes the same thing as you.

Today, I am 15 years old. This age has an influence on the way I face challenges. I am in High School, where the school prepares us for adult life. This phase in school is very challenging for me.

Well, I think this is me.

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Our group is diverse in various aspects including family structure, religion, ancestors, culture and socioeconomic condition. But despite our differences, we share similar characteristics as: family influences in our religions, we are from Rio de Janeiro and we have a common passion for music, we have Brazilian parents and we think that parents, friends and everything we live can in a way, shape our worldview.

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Hii, my name is Mariana. I'm 15 years old. My ancestors are Brazilian, some from Recife and São Paulo. I'm Brazilian, born and raised in Rio de Janeiro, so I'm completely in love with the beach and sun. As much as I love RJ, I also love São Paulo because of my cousins ​​who live there.

I'm in my teens, so a lot of things are happening at the same time. My teen years are making me want to live my life to the fullest. People always ask me “what college do you want to go to?” . I know they are worried about me, but, sometimes, it's a bit annoying because I still don't know what to study, which makes me very anxious.

Since an early age, my parents  have always struggled to put food on the table, thus starting to work at a very young age.  As you can see, I wasn't born into a family with a lot of money, so I had to fight hard to get a good education. Furthermore, in the country we live in, society thinks that women are inferior to men and that white people are better than black people.

The way people look at me in the market, the laughter I hear in the mall or offensive words that some people consider “jokes” hurt all people that are like me and hurt me as well.

I am a black girl trying to fight for my rights and prove my worth in this sexist and racist society.

Despite everything, I had an incredible childhood and made friends who are still present in my life to this day. My family has always supported me, especially my sister, who has always been a role model for me. They have contributed significantly to the person I am today. Many say that I am very similar to my father, both physically and in terms of personality.

My family,  especially my grandparents , have always been very connected to religion, so, since I was little, the church has always played a very important role in my life regarding my decisions and the way I deal with life.

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Hey there! My name is Nicolle. My ancestors came from different places with different cultures…some are African people, others Portugueses, but the most are Brazilians.I have been influenced by my ancestors,

As I'm a black person and my hair is curly, and that's why I'm considered inferior in matters related to beauty, talents and other things by many people. Since in the past white people were considered superior simply because they were white and this idea remains in the minds of many people until today.

I was born with the female gender,and despite all the problems a woman usually faces like harassment and sexism, I love being a woman, furthermore, I can also say that I identify as a straight person.

I grew up in a funny and chaotic Christian family. I always have a lot of fun with my parents, and I have had a good childhood with them…

As for friends, I didn't have many last year, but I met incredible people at this school who I already consider new  friends. They are contributing to my identity too, like Ana Rezende, Beatriz, Melissa, Carol, Fefe, Mariana,Be Liaño,Theo, Catarina, João Nobre, Felipe and Heitor! Maybe some of these people don't think of me as much as I think of them, but that's okay! One day we can get there! and yes…the list is huge, and I didn't expect all of this for this year!

I love music in general and my hobbies are dancing, singing and learning to play instruments…

I think this is all that has contributed to my identity!

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My name is Arthur Arruda Chagas . I live in Rio de Janeiro and I am 15 years old. A part of  my ancestors came from Italy and this didn't affect the culture of my family a lot, because when they came here the Brazilian culture influenced most of them. The fact that Italian culture did not affect my family at all is curious considering that Italian culture is so influenceable. I think that the only thing that may affect us was religion because my whole family is catholic but that heritage could be left by other people. Besides that, there are no other things that this party of the family left behind they influenced in some things but nothing more.

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My name is Leilane. I’m 15 years old and I’m from Rio. I’m the older sister of two boys. My family is from Minas Gerais and I’m Catholic.

I have Catholic, Christian, Evangelical, Umbandist, atheist backgrounds and more! My family in terms of religion is quite diverse. In addition to the religious diversity I also have a diversity of race, I have black, white, brown relatives, enslaved and indigenous ancestors and much more.

I have dark brown curly hair and brown eyes, but I don’t know for sure my race, since some say that I am black or brown and others that I am white. It makes me confused about my identity and makes me not sure of what I am.

My family is of low social class, which impacts my life in all sorts of ways.

I like to read, listen to music, learn new things, make cakes, paint, watch cartoons and I love the colors black and pink. I also love lilies. I’m currently taking Spanish and French classes, and intend to become fluent one day.

I am studying high school in a private school as a scholarship holder. I wish to pursue a career linked to science, such as physics or mathematics, but I am also interested in philosophy and history. I haven´t decided about which career to pursue, but I am determined to explore all the possibilities and find my way to adulthood.

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Hey, my name is Beatriz. I'm 16 years old. I'm Brazilian. Well…I'm a quiet person, so i don’t like to talk about me,  but…ok.

I'm a young woman (and this has its pros and cons). I like listening to music, singing, watching action and romance films. I think I can say that I'm a music lover, but I don't think I have a favorite musical genre, and I watch movies to spend the time.

Some people think I'm older because of the way I think or act in certain situations. Maybe they're expecting a rebellious 16 year old.

I am Christian, specifically Evangelical. I love my religion. I really believe in what I follow. My family is also Christian. I was born in an Evangelical family. I've been going to church since I was born. I love it and I'm grateful for it.

My ancestors are Brazilian, my mother's family is from Pernambuco, and my father's is from Minas. My physical characteristics are a mix of both. I'm white, but not completely, because my father is black and my mother is white. My curly hair is another characteristic I have got from them as my parents have curly hair.

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Hii!!!! My name is Catarina, I’m a 15 year old girl that is COMPLETELY obsessed with horses and music. I was born in an upper-middle class family but I don’t believe that changes who I am.

I’m not kind or funny just because I have money, I am like that because that’s who I AM and it’s how I was raised by my parents. But, living in an  upper-middle class family has its benefits for sure, it’s not difficult for me to have the things that I want to buy for example.

I come from a Spanish and Italian family and a little part of my ancestry is Portuguese. The Spanish and Italian ancestors are from my mother's side. To be honest, I don't think this has a great influence with what I identify with, but it's part of my family history anyway. And I do know well that not many people have this possibility.

My whole family is spiritist, from umbanda (That is an Afro-Brazilian religion) so I believe that really effects on how I see things since I was little. I've always been in the middle of the parties where we honored our Orixás (Deities of our religion). And I go to spiritist centers.

I was born a woman, as much as I can often be called helpless because of my gender, I have a very strong personality. I recognize the benefits I have, precisely because I am a woman, such as having a sharper intuition and a more sensitive look at things.

As I said before, I'm only 15 years old, I'm very young. Even so, I've been through a lot of bad things, that have made me too mature for my age compared to other teenagers. Therefore, I don't think my age has a great influence on how I deal with things, but there is a small portion obviously.

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Hi there! My name is Marina and I’m a seventeen years old white Brazilian girl…So I’m not really into this thing of talking about myself, but it seems I’m gonna have to suck it up this time because my grades kind are a big deal for me, so I  have promised to give it a shot so, we can get over with this.

First things first, I have always been a huge fan of art in every conceivable way and growing up was also one of my favorite things to do. Actually ´till this day I love experimenting new forms of art which partially can be do to the weird fact that for some reason I feel like I can do anything. I´ve also grown up to bem very curious and starving to know how almost anything that caught my attention worked. I have never wanted help finding out about things, I wanted to figure out by myself. I believe that I was able to truly come out that way because, in the first part of my childhood, I had the privilege of exploring the protected corner of the world which because of the economic status of my parents I could enjoy.

Nowadays I think that was what got me through all that came after that.

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My name is Antonio Pedro. I'm 15 years old and I live in Barra da Tijuca in a condominium of buildings. My paternal ancestors came from Italy after World War I, and on my mother's side, I have Syrian and Italian ancestry. I consider myself privileged to have a good financial condition compared to the rest of Brazil, and also to have all my grandparents alive, and to live with my entire family daily, besides having great parents together.

I have plenty of friends, and I consider myself happy. I believe in God, but I don't have any specific religion.

I'm male and I think my gender gives me some privileges, but I can't define which ones.

I'm 15 years old and I think my age in today's world is still considered to be very young because life expectancy is very high, and I still have many things to learn and change.

All of this shapes my identity.

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I like to believe that the experiences you live and the people you meet during your life shape who you are. Not only that, but your family and who they are, mold your values. A great example is my family and I. My grandpa was born in Portugal and when he came to Brazil, he brought with him some of his cultural habits that my family still celebrates today. That definitely shaped me in some ways, for example, through the food we eat.

My ancestors from Portugal did not really shape me in other aspects , like religion. My beliefs are also something that the people around had an influence on me. My father is an atheist but my mom is Catholic. Maybe if I only lived with my mom I would be a Catholic myself but the opportunity that was given to me to know other religions and the choice to maybe not like any of them at all, was unique and I value it to this day. So, it turned out that  I'm not religious and without the possibility of choosing what I wanted wouldn’t make me who I am today.

My looks and gender, in some ways, are also kinda important to me because I love the way I am and loving yourself, no matter what you are, is the thing that most matters.

I also strongly believe that I am beyond my age for most stuff, and the way I face challenges in life depends on the experiences that I’ve had. The younger you are the fewer things you’ve experienced so you are more likely to be less mature and handle things differently.

In the end, I believe that you are a collection of little pieces of the people you love and the experiences you’ve had.

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My name is Bettina. I’m 16 years old. I live with my mother and my grandmother in Recreio. I live in Brazil, in Rio de Janeiro. I like to watch movies and series. I take Krav Maga classes.

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My name is Vincenzo Chianello and I'm 15 years old. My family and I have Italian origins but that doesn't influence who I am today. I was born into a privileged family, never lacking anything, but my parents taught me to always help those in need. They also influenced me in my choice of which religion to follow, Catholicism. Religion is something very present in my life, shaping who I am.

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My name is Inácio Botelho and today I’m gonna talk about my identity. I'm from Brazil and I was born in Rio de Janeiro. When I was 11, I lived in Barra da Tijuca, but now I live in Recreio dos Bandeirantes with my mom and brother and in Jardim Oceanico with my dad and his wife.

I have a lot of friends from school! One of them is Pedro Daiha, a short and little gremlin in my life. Another one is Bruno, a tall and nice person.They all help me to create my identity. I am 15, but I feel like I’m older because all my friends are older. I think that makes me more like them.

My family on my mother's side comes from Minas Gerais, and I have some accent from there. My family from father's side is Spanish.

My mother, Daniela, is respectful and a good mom. She usually leaves her bedroom a mess, but it’s ok, she is the best mom in the world (in my opinion).

My father, André is very smart, but he has some bad thoughts, but he is a good father. My brother is very annoying. Sometimes, I feel like he has the pleasure of making me angry. But, he is a good brother, when he wants.

I don’t have a religion, but all my family believes in God, Especially my grandmother. She asked me to go to church with my mother one day. I love her, she is so kind and knows how to cook.

I don't live in a luxurious condominium, but I know that I have some privileges that most people don't have.

Well, I think all these things make my identity, bye!

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Hi, my name is Bruno and I'm gonna talk about my identity. I live in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. I'm a 15 year old boy and this influences me on the way I face challenges because I don't have the capacity to do certain things. Over the years, I have developed a love for art, like music, design, theater and many things related to arts.

My religion is related to Christianity and this is very important for me, as It encourages me not to make big mistakes, or at least try. Every year I go to a spiritual retreat with my church and it is so magnificent. I love to think about God and things about Him.

Unfortunately, I understand that being a man benefits me because of the sexist society, where patriarchy has a big influence on all people.

I probably don't know half of my ancestors I only knows a part from what I have researched and was toldo about. I would like to know more about them and ,then , I would be able to know they affect me.

Since I was little, my family has never been rich, I consider that we are middle class and in a way this affects me and does not affect me at the same time. I am not rich and I am studying at Parque because I have tried hard and get a scholarship. There are certain things I would like to have and don´t can't due to my family's income.

Anyway, these are the things that form my identity.

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My name is Bernardo liaño. I’m  fifteen years old and live in the city of Rio de Janeiro with my parents, my little sister and four more pets of mine, a cockatiel, one dog and two cats.

I’m a young low class black boy  that works as an actor, a dancer and a model too.I’ve already done some jobs for TV, theater and worked with advertising, such as lololendi, impuros and also a campaign for Bagaggio. In addition to that, some clips with the singers Vitão, Pelé Milflows e Mc kevin.

I'm a young black boy and my skin color is a big part of who I am, such as the music I like to hear, the dances that I dance, the hair style that I wear, the way I talk and my body language.

I’m always with my identity for when I’m stopped by the police. I fight every type of racism especially the ones who are most hidden. I’m one of the results of historical whitening process made in Brazil, because I have enslaved and Spanish ancestors. Despite my skin color, I still have some privileges as a man. I  tend to  get a higher salary, do to the sense that women don’t have that same capacity as me in the misogynist society I happen to live in.

My economic status is lower class and that influences me a lot to want more every day and make an effort to have a better future. Many ask God to get there, but I’m not that religious. I’m an atheist, so religion doesn't play a big part in who I am.

As I said previously, I’m only  fifteen, so for now  there isn't much to do in order to change the world which we live in, other than studying hard to overcome myself and the ones who have stood against me.

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My name is Isabela and my ancestors were Portuguese. I don’t think that this fact impacts my identity, because I don’t have any Portuguese habits. Physically, I honestly think I have a little in common with my Portuguese ancestry.

My social status doesn’t define who iI am, I know that what I can afford is not for everyone, and I would never be a snobbish because of that.

My family doesn’t follow any religion.

As for my gender, I am a female. I don’t have a lot of benefits. I’m 16 years old, and all the years I have lived have an influence on the way I face challenges in today’s world.

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My name is Rafael Schumann. I am a Brazilian young man born in Rio de Janeiro and raised by my parents and grandparents in Barra da Tijuca.

My family comes from many countries. Because of that I have ancestors from Germany, Italy, northwest of Brazil, south of Brazil, southeast of Brazil, etc. That many ancestors made a huge difference in my life. For example, my father used to sing German songs to make me sleep when I was a kid, or my grandmother taught me about THE Italian culture.

My family has a really good and stable financial situation that plays a great role in my life, because I was raised in a great school, etc.

Religion is something that doesn't play a BIG role in my life, but it doesn’t mean it wasn’t important to me. I was raised in a Catholic family that shaped some of my values and gave me faith. Even though I’m agnostic, I am so grateful for everything I have and everything I learned from religion.

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My name's Enzo Caranzano and I'm 15 years old. My family's background includes both Italian and Portuguese ancestry, but, honestly, it doesn't play a big role in my day-to-day life.

I identify myself as Catholic, and my faith is a significant part of how I shape my values and decisions.

When it comes to gender, I don't really see it as giving me any special benefits. Instead, it's the principles I live by that matter most to me.

Being 15 means facing unique challenges in today's world. On one hand, it's an age filled with energy and curiosity, driving me to explore new things and learn. But on the other hand, it can be tough navigating the path to independence and figuring out my identity amidst societal expectations. However, I see these challenges as opportunities for growth and discovery as I journey through adolescence.

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My name is Tiago and I'm 16 years old. I live in Rio de Janeiro. My relatives and family are my ancestors influence my personality, education, beliefs my ideas and daily routine.

My friends influence the way I speak and express myself...

I'm Catholic but I don't attend church regularly so there is no great influence of religion in my life.

My gender has benefits that women do not have. I am not as physically weak as the female gender. We know that we live in a sexist world.

I'm 16 years old and my commitments are school, courses and physical activities. Because I'm still a minor I don't have to worry about financial aspects of life.

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My name is Henrique, I was born in Rio de Janeiro and today I live with my uncles. I got ancestors are from Lebanon, and this doesn't affect anything in my life because I haven't had much contact with that side of the family. Despite being born into a financially stable family, this does not shape my values ​​embracing all different social classes, but I recognize that it has several advantages. Something that my family influenced me was religion, as my parents don't follow one. I followed a similar path, as I have no contact with any religious beliefs. Another advantage that I recognize is having been born a man because of the privileges we have in society, even though I don't agree with these inequalities, I know that I have it easier and I'm grateful for that. One difficulty I know I have is facing life's natural challenges, as I face them very lightly when, sometimes, they require more seriousness. So, yes, the privileges and challenges that I have experienced and have in my life do shape my identity.

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My ancestors would be my grandparents and they have an influence on my beliefs and personality.

My boyfriend and friends are the people I spend time with , so I think we have some similar personality traits as for the way I talk. Many help me at school and others in my social life outside the school. I like to make friends that are good for me and help me when I need them.

My religion is Candomblé and it influences me in terms of connecting more with nature and having another type of perception about life.

I think the benefits of being a woman are not many, especially in the society we live in, but in my opinion it would be, paying less for certain things or having more priority depending on a woman's situation.

I'm 15 years old but I think I'm very mature for my age. I was taught to be calm in difficult times and be more rational. I always face everything that hurts me in an intelligent way.

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I am who I am because of the place I was born. How I grew up. How my family raised me, the schools I attended, my friends, who I hang out with, what I like, what I do.

My father is of Polish ancestry and my mother is of English ancestry. I have natural redhead and I have never met anyone whiter than me, because of my Polish and English ancestry.

In my social relationships, I am a very open guy and I tend to find it easy to relate to others and make friends.

I believe a lot in Jesus, you know, and my entire family is Catholic. Some are Protestants if I'm not mistaken.

My gender brings me benefits that women, unfortunately, do not have, such as higher wages at jobs or more freedom to walk down the street alone.

I think that at the age of 16, nowadays, it may be easier or more difficult for many things in life.