Some aspects of our identities are determined at birth, like our sex and aspects of our physical appearance. Others, such as class or faith, we might inherit or adopt from family and culture. We also have choices …show more content…
“It also gives veterans a chance for the homecoming reception most never had when they returned from Vietnam” which made the ritual more significant. They travelled in a pack to reinforce a sense of brotherhood and “kinship” honoring respect, sympathy, fellowship and regard commitment as well. Which allowed soldiers to escape from their busy lives, and come together as one and experience a sense of collectivism. These soldiers had mutual characteristics they all experienced which allowed them to emotionally bond in a way. Their identities as a soldiers created a meaning were already seen by people but due to having that identity as a soldiers, they were able to carry out a meaningful relationship and come together and bond over this ritual and help relieve stress and trauma they felt from the event. Many factors from this article contributed to this this behavior that showed mutual support and shared identities are