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The scientific study of society, including patterns
of social relationships, social interaction, and
culture.
Sociology
Coined by Auguste Comte in 1838
Sociology
companion, associate
Socius
Study
Logos
The self is a product of
Social interaction
It develops only with - wherein language,
gestures, and objects are used to communicate
meaningfully
social experience
SOCIOLOGICAL PERSPECTIVE OF
THE SELF, Assumes that human behavior is influenced by
group life
The ideas and feelings that people
have about themselves — their
self-concept — are developed in
response to their perception and
internalization of how others
perceive and evaluate them.
Charles Cooley’s Looking-Glass Self
According to - a person’s thought, experience, and conduct are
the products of his/her interaction in society
George Herbert Mead
Social beings interact with one another through
symbols and language
George Herbert Mead
•the idea of self can be developed
•As part of society, you must participate, adapt, and
absorb the value systems, beliefs, and traditions in
your community
Role taking
Three main stages in the development of the self in the
childhood:
-Language stage
-Play stage
-Game stage
-symbols, actions, sounds; emotions are
conveyed
Language stage
self-consciousness is developed
Play Stage
adhering to rules and policies
Game stage