Instruction
Describe (1) how Ahearn conceptualizes/explains the term and (2) use the term to analyze an identity word of your choosing. This identity word can represent an identity of any form (ethnic, racial, sexual, gender, class, religious, etc) that you identify with or represents you in some way via family tradition, social community, or religious community, etc. Think about the following questions: What is the identity word's connection to you? How does this word represent you, or not? You can respond with personal reflections and describe whether your identity word is challenged by or challenges public opinion toward it.