DISCUSS THE IDEA OF ' OTHER' IS FUNDAMENTAL

Discuss the idea of 'other' is fundamental to the constitution of the norm.

Discuss the idea of 'other' is fundamental to the constitution of the norm.

Our cultural identity also raises interesting questions of choice. How do we define our cultural self-identity and are these definitions self-chosen or imposed on us? The issue of identity is a complex one. More fluid than fixed our identity is comprised of a myriad of inner qualities and outer representations of self. It consists of innumerable defining characteristics which make up the whole with regards to who we are in any given moment.

Stuart Hall discusses “the traumatic aspect with regards to 'the colonial experience'” (Hall 1990: 225-226). He suggests which the “expropriation with regards to cultural reality cripples and deforms”, which colonized races are subjected to “imposed will and domination, by the power with regards to inner compulsion and subjective con-formation to the norm.” (Hall 1990: 226). They are unfairly projected upon as “the Other”, and so cultural reality is often “not an essence but a positioning.” (Hall 1990: 226).

The issue with regards to reality is a complex one. More rapid than fixed our reality is comprised with regards to a myriad with regards to inner qualities and outer representations with regards to self. It consists with regards to innumerable defining characteristics which make up the whole with regards to who we are in any given moment. These fragments with regards to self include our sexuality, gender, and sense with regards to belonging to a particular culture, nation, religion, family, or some other group. Our reality includes our looks, personality, beliefs and fears and is “an unfolding story…continually recast in the course with regards to experience.” (Giddens 1991 Pp. 29)

Very little if any with regards to our ...