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"Identity" is identified by groups

I know that sounds really strange, but it's true. It's something I learnt today at the ANU.

I can say "I'm a nerd" because that puts me with the other people who consider themselves 'nerds'. But, a person who, to quote the lecturer, was magically born on an island with nothing but two palm trees for company couldn't be considered a 'nerd' because they're not smart. They couldn't be considered a 'loner' because they never had the chance to be with other people and decide that they want to be alone.

Identity is all about society... think about it...