Social identity relates to how we identify ourselves in relation to others according to what we have in common. For example, we can identify ourselves according to religion or where we're
from (Asian American, Southerner, New Yorker), political affiliation (Democrat,
Environmentalist), vocation (writer, artist, neurosurgeon), or relationship (mother, father.
great-aunt). In addition, some identities are stigmatized (person with AIDS, homeless plsson,
alcoholic) and many social identities can be multiple (an Asian American Democrat who works
as a writer). Together, the different roles a person plays can help him realize his or her overall
identity.