Lesson 2: Sociological Perspective Flashcards
explains the self through the concept of identity
Symbolic Interactionism
who wrote the book Symbolic Interactionism: Perspective and Method (1986)
Herbert Bulmer
What are the three underlying assumptions in symbolic interactionism
- We act based on the meanings we attach to things (including people)
- Each one of us attaches different meanings to things
- The meanings we attach to things change over time.
These were a sign of bravery for our ancestors
Tattoos
implies that the process of attaching meaning is not only limited to objects
Symbolic interactionism
Shifting of roles
Counter-identity
“We can actually change how people think of us”
Impression management
“We act based on what we think how other people think of us”
Looking-glass self
Two feedbacks?
Positive and negative feedback
Can dramatically change the meanings you attach to things
Negative feedback
Is more how you think you appear to others
Looking glass self
How you manipulate the way others perceived you
Impression management
In modern society, ______ also affects a person’s identity
Interaction with technology
Watching films, playing video games, or reading an article might seem _____ process but they significantly impact the development of a persons character
One way communication process
Social media offers ______
Two way process of interaction
