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Exploring Personal Identity through Loden's Wheel in Criminal Justice

Southern New Hampshire University CJ 120 Module Two Practice Activity Template Use this template to define aspects of yourself using Loden's Wheel. (A text-only version of the wheel diagram is also available.) Layer on Wheel Loden's Wheel Factor Your Personal Information Internal Factors National Origin European Background/one-fourth German Ethnicity Caucasian Physical/Mental Ability Not good at physical activities/smart Gender Male Sexual Orientation Gay Race White Age 43 Most Influential Internal Factors with Rationale (Write a Minimum of Three): 1. I am gay and was treated differently throughout school and at home. Often, I was bullied and abused physically and verbally by classmates. 2. I am proud of my German and French heritage because I enjoy genealogy. 3. I am one of two males from my generation. I am the only male out of my siblings, so I am a spoiled child. Example: My gender is an influential factor because I am treated differently in my family. I am the only female out of all of my siblings and cousins, so I am sometimes left out of gatherings. Southern New Hampshire University Layer on Wheel External Factors Loden's Wheel Factor Geographic Location Medina, NY but born and raised in south-central Missouri. Experiences Family Status I am close to my family. Relationship Status Getting divorced Belief System / Religion Wiccan Appearance ft'ft" tall, white and blond hair, blue eyes Citizenship US citizen Interests Deejaying, Gaming, Music, Art Education 123 College Credits Earned. 3.833 GPA. Socioeconomic Status Living in poverty on a fixed income Your Personal Information Traveled a lot around the mainland US. Most Influential External Factors with Rationale (Write a Minimum of Three): 1. Appearance is a major player as I have low self-esteem. 2. Relationship status as I am in the process of a divorce after living the last 6 years in a verbally abusive relationship. 3. Socioeconomic status because I live on disability and there are things that I need and do without. I have had times where there wasn't enough money for food. Layer on Wheel Organizational Factors Loden's Wheel Factor Management Title/Status Work Location Your Personal Information None None. I'm on disability Southern New Hampshire University Layer on Wheel Loden's Wheel Factor Department/Division None Seniority/Tenure None Work Content/Field Experience in Photography, Customer Service, and the mental health field. Not working Union Affiliation None Function None Your Personal Information Most Influential Organizational Factors with Rationale (Write a Minimum of Three): 1. Photography experience is important as I want to become a Forensic Photographer. 2. Mental Health experience is important as I would eventually like to be a Forensic Psycologist. 3. Customer Service experience his important as it taught me how to be diplomatic. Layer on Wheel Era Factors World Events Tearing down of the Berlin Wall Loden's Wheel Factor World Events Desert Storm World Events fl-11 Terrorist Attack Political Events Bill Clinton's sexual relations scandal Political Events Election of Obama Political Events Election of Donald Trump Cultural Events Samhain Your Personal Information