Self
How we think others see is; how we see ourselves
Ex: (fe)male
Looking glass self
Self develops from interactions w others
3 part process
“Take the role of the other”
How others think/act
The role of “significant others”
Big influence on a kid
Roles of “generalized others”
Take role of the other= change behavior in anticipation
Imitation stage
Not role taking; copying behavior without understanding intentions
Age <3yrs old
Play stage
Pretend to take roles if someone specific ppl; costumes/dress up
Ages 3-6
Games stage
Take multiple roles/ team play
She’s 6-7
The self has two parts
How we think others see us/ how our response to it and how we see ourselves
The “I”
Evaluates others reactions
The “me”
Target/object of action
Cultural relativism
Other cultures as different
ethics
Set rules or guidelines
More
Norm strictly enforced
Taboo
Norm so strong, to break it’s horrible/ HUGE severe punishment
Material culture
Physical material things
Non material culture
Beliefs, values, patterns of behavior, how you think
Symbol
Attach meaning to it and use it to communicate
Prescriptive norm
Inappropriate/ unacceptable
Sanctions
Responses/ reactions for follow/ break norm
Science technology
Applied science/ new technology
Ex: cellphone
Progress
Fast technologies changes
Latest/present= better
Material comfort
Expect high level
Money/things= success