Am I _________ Enough?

"Am I \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ Enough?" invites students to begin class with a private free-write exploring the contrast between how we might appear from the outside versus the reality of our interior selves. Then, they will analyze how perceptions of identity impact social dynamics as experienced by the protagonists in a short drama. They'll watch a documentary, and consider the impacts of internalized stigma on the protagonist as well as the effects pre-judging others can have on those judged and those doing the judging. They'll discuss how perceptions of identity may be learned and how they might change over time. Finally, they'll write a second private free-write that considers what defines their inner selves.

Notes:
- This class includes two Free Write opportunities in which students will be exploring concepts independently. We do not recommend requiring these exercises to be shared with the instructor or other class members, as it can inhibit creativity and flow.
- An optional supplementary material about Identity and Cultural Dimensions of Mental Health is included as a resource. It is not explicitly built into the class or the minimum time required estimate.