Sexual Cultures

Sexual Cultures

Sexuality is a vital factor of self-hood. It is important to note that  names such as physical appearances as well as clothing are regarded as external representation of gender identity that can be changed when individuals undergo transition process transgender. Names are considered a substantial reflection of individuals’ language as well as culture. In most cases, scholars, especially novelists, adopt names to capture their sociocultural background, the background of their fictional traits, or even the society where their texts are set (Scherrer 621) It is evident that naming is a universal process that differs from one culture to another on the way they are given. Similarly, it is important to comprehend that language is a vital intrinsic aspect to the expression of culture. Language is used to communicate customs, values, as well as beliefs of particular culture identity. On the same note, language plays a significant role as a social function that promotes feelings of group identity as well as solidarity.

Language and naming play a crucial role in the construction of identities and communities. For example, language and naming take a considerable role in asexual identity. Naming and language play a critical role in constructing personal identity, culture, and communities (Przybylo 181). For example, names are utilized as an excellent way to connect people and are considered as the first window to comprehend a person. In addition, naming and language influences one’s feelings and sexuality experiences. For instance, naming impacts gender identity (Mbarachi and Esther 30). A connection between the gender one is assigned at birth grounded on physical characters as well as the gender they identify with emotions is experienced.

Naming and language have changed my sense of identity and feeling. I used to understand that a name is just a word, which an individual is known or addressed. However, I have come to comprehend that both name and language are more than vessels that people are known or addressed. For example, my name and language changed my identity and feeling. I have come to realize that my name and language make me belong to a certain community. The preceding aspects have changed the way I dress as well as behave. My name and language play a vital role in associating me with my religion and sexuality experiences. In fact, both aspects influence the way I present myself to other people and the way I interact with them. Precisely, naming and language have played a crucial part of shaping my identity and the way I feel about my community.

Overall, it is undeniable that naming and language are important factors that affect one’s identity as well as community. In fact, naming and language play a crucial role in influencing an individual’s feelings, identity, and experience of sexuality. Names and language play a significant part in defining who we are and the way other people perceive us. However, some scholars argue that identity is self-chosen. In this case, some people believe that naming and language do not have an influence in one’s feelings, experience of sexuality, and identity. Despite the fact that people can be given names as well as labels, their identity comes from them. Nevertheless, research indicates that naming and language have a considerable influence in a person’s identity and community. Both naming and language are significant in influencing an individual’s feelings as well as experience of sexuality.

Works Cited

Mbarachi, Chibuike Smart, and Esther Igwenyi. “Language, Identity and the Cultural Context of Names in Selected Nigerian Novels.” International Journal 6.1 (2018): 29-37.

Przybylo, Ela. “Introducing asexuality, unthinking sex.” Introducing the new sexuality studies reader (2016): 181-191.

Scherrer, Kristin S. “Coming to an asexual identity: Negotiating identity, negotiating desire.” Sexualities 11.5 (2008): 621-641.