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very creative

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I conclude that a lot of things affect my identity but I try to stay true to myself. I try to stay to myself in my identity and let my two cultures intertwine instead of fight. I think stereotypes will be here for a long time but if we show people that not all of us are like that then they won’t be as prominent.  In conclusion my identity is very important and the only influence I need is myself. For my picture I chose a bunch of chopsticks with a bunch of spoons because I want to put my Chinese and Canadian identity side by side.

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How does where we are from, influence who we are?# 6

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How does where we are from, influence who we are?# 6

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I think It has a noticeable influence on me. The customs here like being nice affect me because I am also nice. If you lived in a place that was really violent then you would become somewhat influenced by it and act on it. My parents have influenced me a lot because they are the ones that helped me embrace my Chinese culture even in Canada . Things like Chinese new year are prominent here even though I have never been to china. For my picture I chose a piece of Paper. I chose it because paper was invented in China but made in Canada.

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What does it mean to be “from” a place? #5

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What does it mean to be “from” a place? #5

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I think that means where you are born. I was born in Canada but people might think I came from china because of how I look. I am also somewhat Filipino because of my grandparents. I think I identity as a Canadian because I lived my life so far here. I have never been to the Philippines or china so I would never say i’m from there. I have adapted to the customs here and I feel like I am from Canada. For my picture I chose a tea can with Canadian flags on it. I chose it because I am from Canada but I will still acknowledge my Chinese heritage so they are side by side

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How does society influence our identity and the choices we make?#4

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How does society influence our identity and the choices we make?#4

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I think society influences our identity for example by making us get good grades and have desirable personal traits so that we will succeed in life. This influences my choices and probably others as well. I feel like I have to look good in public or I will be looked down upon. For a job if you get a high paying job as a doctor then it would be better than a garbage person. So this influences my choices greatly. For my picture I chose a piece of clay because it can be molded by different people and probably only acknowledged if it is molded in attractive piece of art.

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In what way(s) is my identity defined by others?#3

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In what way(s) is my identity defined by others?#3

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I think I am defined by what I do and what I look like. I feel like i’m different because I don’t fall into the stereotype that Chinese people have. For example I am not the brightest math student even though people might think I am. I also think I am defined by what I do like if I help someone they would think of me as a good person and so I try to help others the best I can. For the picture I chose a bucket of rice because people associate my race with eating rice so that can be my identity defined by others. They don't realize that I don't like to eat rice all the time, I also like to eat pasta and other foods just as much.

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I feel like I relate to this photo to my identity in this society. I chose a lamppost because I can light people's day when they need it. I like it when people can feel well and when they don’t I try to help them. I can give them help in a subject that I am good at. People won’t really notice me because I am quiet but in the dark when they need it I am there even if they don’t know me. This is why I relate to a light post in this society because I can be useful.

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What are the factors that shape my identity? #2

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What are the factors that shape my identity? #2

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The factors that shape my identity are my parents and my peers( teachers and friends). I think this because they are the ones that teach me things about the world and my identity.They tell me what to do and not to do, who I am, teach me to behave and I think they did a good job at it. I chose a tree for this because I think they raised me well.I agree with this because I know right from wrong and how to become a good person. Like a tree, I need a good base( peers) and plenty of nutrients( advice) to help me grow.

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It's all about me