The most interesting feature of this experience has been a significant re-thinking of my identity (as perceived by myself), yet it has involved understanding what identity actually meant at the same time. Moreover, I have taken a step back and pondered over my identity; my Indian history (known as our ‘rich Indian heritage’), the development of a deep affection for India moulded only through narratives, music, art and movies; my exposure yet (imagined?) intimidation in predominantly white ex-model C primary and secondary schools; the University experience- the primarily homogenous experience; the sudden development and transferral of affection towards ‘South Africa’; and most saliently, the birth of new ‘identifying criteria

Social identity, according to Jenkins (1996), is also a product of agreement and disagreement as it relates to our understanding of ‘who we are’ and ‘who other people are’ and this, in relation to peoples understanding of themselves and of others. It would seem that social life would be inconceivable without understanding ourselves in relation to the other. This naturally implies the dependency of social interaction on social identity (Jenkins, 1996).

Development of Identity – Brief Overview

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