Identity and Life Are Made by Us

Abstract

The moment I fell in love with the discipline of Anthropology, I knew this project would be inevitable. After all, the study of human culture is endless. Theoretically, by the time I finish writing this paper, a cultural shift could occur. Thus my perception of everything I'm writing about now or in the future could be radically altered (although I highly doubt that'll happen for a while, unless you're here from the future, then hi.) However, rest assured, this project is not some broad study of the types of cultures that may be found in countries around the world, or even about the concepts that may come with such a topic. Trust me, I know those can be a lot to write about, let alone ask you to read fully. Rather it is a microscopic lens of an area that is particularly important to me, one that I know will shine a light on a place that I've never seen taken time to reflect on in my life, and maybe an area you may not have thought about. Sit down, get comfortable, and prepare yourself. This is a long journey of self-discovery for myself and other people close to me.