Essays on A Case of Identity

Gender is something that a majority of people do not even take the time to actually consider. To some, it has become just another box to check off in a survey or questionnaire without even second guessing everything that little check in the box means or represents. The essay will discuss what gender really means and how it has been associated with biological determinism. Social constructivism will be discussed in relation to how the normative dyad of “female” and “male”…

In today’s day and age, different sexualities and gender identities are quickly becoming more accepted in mainstream society as we know it. Despite the change, there’re many individuals who believe that having a different sexual orientation or perhaps gender identity is a choice that is frowned upon in our society. In order to dismantle this belief, research and biology of the brain are undoubtedly necessary. Researching the brain on basis of sexuality is a fairly new topic of discussion, because…

Racial identity is not an innate characteristic but rather a learned behavior. This sentiment is echoed by Beverly Daniel Tatum, a clinical psychologist and writer, who posits that race is not a salient factor in a child's early years. However, as one matures and becomes more aware of their identity, race often becomes a significant aspect of their self-perception. This concept resonates strongly with Zora Neale Hurston, a child raised with a strong sense of self-esteem in Eatonville, Florida. Hurston's…

Through a comparison of 'A Case of identity' and 'The Stolen Cigar case' discuss how successful Bret Harte is in parodying Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. There are two forms of detective story: there is the 'who dunnit' idea in which gentlemen detectives are called upon in all sorts of impossible situations, but always manage to solve the crime. In this type, the reader has a good idea of who committed the 'crime'; however, the characters in the story don't. The other…