Watch this video of America Ferrera as she retraces the contours of her career.

As you listen, consider the following reflection questions:

1) How does society influence how we see ourselves, our value, and the way we dream about our futures?

2) How does presence create possibilities?

Identity markers are characteristics chosen by ourselves or assigned by others that define who we are, what groups we belong to, and what ideologies we possess. They influence how we perceive ourselves and how others perceive us.

List 5 identity markers you most commonly use (spoken or unspoken) to define yourself.

Identity markers are characteristics chosen by ourselves or assigned by others that define who we are, what groups we belong to, and what ideologies we possess. They influence how we perceive ourselves and how others perceive us.

Identify the 3 most important identity markers from this list by eliminating the other two.

Identity markers are characteristics chosen by ourselves or assigned by others that define who we are, what groups we belong to, and what ideologies we possess. They influence how we perceive ourselves and how others perceive us.

Prioritize this list of 3 identity markers by organizing them from most important (#1) to least (#3).