2.3: Interactionism

Question 1

Micro theories

Answer 1

Micro theories are theories that focus on looking in detail at:

1. Individuals and small groups
2. How they interact within society

Question 2

Interactionism is a what theory?

Answer 2

Interactionism is a:
1. Micro
2. Social action
theory

Question 3

The labelling theory is a what prophecy?

Answer 3

The labelling theory is a self-fulfilling prophecy

Question 4

The labelling theory is a self-fulfilling prophecy.

An A03 critique is that there are what, too?

Answer 4

An A03 critique is that there are self-defeating prophecies, too

Question 5

What can Interactionism also be called?

Answer 5

Interactionism can also be called symbolic interactionism

Question 6

Interactionism is one of the main social action theories in sociology.
Interactionists argue not only that people interpret the social world around them, but also that how they do so is influenced by what?

Answer 6

Interactionists argue not only that people interpret the social world around them, but also that how they do so is influenced by the way they interact with other people

Question 7

Interactionism is one of the main social action theories in sociology.
Interactionists argue not only that people interpret the social world around them, but also that how they do so is influenced by the way they interact with other people.
In these interactions, individuals use what to communicate meaning?

Answer 7

In these interactions, individuals use symbols to communicate meaning

Question 8

Interactionism is one of the main social action theories in sociology.
Interactionists argue not only that people interpret the social world around them, but also that how they do so is influenced by the way they interact with other people.
In these interactions, individuals use symbols, such as what, to communicate meaning?

Answer 8

In these interactions, individuals use symbols, such as:
1. Words
2. Gestures
,to communicate meaning

Question 9

Interactionism is one of the main social action theories in sociology.
Interactionists argue not only that people interpret the social world around them, but also that how they do so is influenced by the way they interact with other people.
In these interactions, individuals use symbols, such as words and gestures, to communicate meaning and then react to other people’s actions in terms of what?

Answer 9

In these interactions, individuals:

1. Use symbols, such as words and gestures, to communicate meaning
2. Then react to other people’s actions in terms of how this is interpreted

Question 10

Interactionism is one of the main social action theories in sociology.
Interactionists argue not only that people interpret the social world around them, but also that how they do so is influenced by the way they interact with other people.
In these interactions, individuals use symbols, such as words and gestures, to communicate meaning and then react to other people’s actions in terms of how this is interpreted.
Social life is a constant series of what?

Answer 10

Social life is a constant series of:

1. Actions
2. Reactions

Question 11

Interactionism is one of the main social action theories in sociology.
Interactionists argue not only that people interpret the social world around them, but also that how they do so is influenced by the way they interact with other people.
In these interactions, individuals use symbols, such as words and gestures, to communicate meaning and then react to other people’s actions in terms of how this is interpreted.
Social life is a constant series of actions and reactions whereby we come to what?

Answer 11

Social life is a constant series of:
1. Actions
2. Reactions
whereby we come to shared understandings of the social world

Question 12

Interactionism is one of the main social action theories in sociology.
Interactionists argue not only that people interpret the social world around them, but also that how they do so is influenced by the way they interact with other people.
In these interactions, individuals use symbols, such as words and gestures, to communicate meaning and then react to other people’s actions in terms of how this is interpreted.
Social life is a constant series of actions and reactions whereby we come to shared understandings of the social world.
For interactionists, describe norms, values and identities

Answer 12

For interactionists, norms, values and identities:
1. Are not handed down to individuals through a process of socialisation
,but
2. Are constantly redefined and renegotiated by individuals in their interactions with others

Question 13

The labelling theory:

The labelling theory is a theory based on interactionism that was developed by who?

Answer 13

The labelling theory is a theory based on interactionism that was developed by the American sociologist Howard Becker

Question 14

The labelling theory:
The labelling theory is a theory based on interactionism that was developed by the American sociologist Howard Becker (what year)?

Answer 14

The labelling theory is a theory based on interactionism that was developed by the American sociologist Howard Becker (1963)

Question 15

The labelling theory:
The labelling theory is a theory based on interactionism that was developed by the American sociologist Howard Becker (1963).
Interactionists are interested in the notion of what?

Answer 15

Interactionists are interested in the notion of the self

Question 16

The labelling theory:
The labelling theory is a theory based on interactionism that was developed by the American sociologist Howard Becker (1963).
Interactionists are interested in the notion of the self.
What is the self?

Answer 16

The self is our unique identity based on how we see ourselves

Question 17

The labelling theory:
The labelling theory is a theory based on interactionism that was developed by the American sociologist Howard Becker (1963).
Interactionists are interested in the notion of the self.
The self is our unique identity based on how we see ourselves.
However, our sense of self is also influenced by how we interact with others.
Becker developed this by arguing that our sense of self is affected by the process of labelling whereby other people do what?

Answer 17

Becker developed this by arguing that our sense of self is affected by the process of labelling whereby other people:

1. Categorise us
2. Attach identities to us

Question 18

The labelling theory:
The labelling theory is a theory based on interactionism that was developed by the American sociologist Howard Becker (1963).
Interactionists are interested in the notion of the self.
The self is our unique identity based on how we see ourselves.
However, our sense of self is also influenced by how we interact with others.
Becker developed this by arguing that our sense of self is affected by the process of labelling whereby other people categorise us and attach identities to us.
Example

Answer 18

For example, a teacher may constantly label a child negatively

Question 19

The labelling theory:
The labelling theory is a theory based on interactionism that was developed by the American sociologist Howard Becker (1963).
Interactionists are interested in the notion of the self.
The self is our unique identity based on how we see ourselves.
However, our sense of self is also influenced by how we interact with others.
Becker developed this by arguing that our sense of self is affected by the process of labelling whereby other people categorise us and attach identities to us.
For example, a teacher may constantly label a child negatively, for instance as what?

Answer 19

For example, a teacher may constantly label a child negatively, for instance as:
1. ‘Lazy’
Or,
2. ‘Lower ability’

Question 20

The labelling theory:
The labelling theory is a theory based on interactionism that was developed by the American sociologist Howard Becker (1963).
Interactionists are interested in the notion of the self.
The self is our unique identity based on how we see ourselves.
However, our sense of self is also influenced by how we interact with others.
Becker developed this by arguing that our sense of self is affected by the process of labelling whereby other people categorise us and attach identities to us.
For example, a teacher may constantly label a child negatively, for instance as ‘lazy’ or ‘lower ability.’
In this situation, what may children do?

Answer 20

In this situation, children may:

1. Seek out other children who have been similarly labelled
2. Become part of an anti-school subculture

Question 21

The labelling theory:
The labelling theory is a theory based on interactionism that was developed by the American sociologist Howard Becker (1963).
Interactionists are interested in the notion of the self.
The self is our unique identity based on how we see ourselves.
However, our sense of self is also influenced by how we interact with others.
Becker developed this by arguing that our sense of self is affected by the process of labelling whereby other people categorise us and attach identities to us.
For example, a teacher may constantly label a child negatively, for instance as ‘lazy’ or ‘lower ability.’
In this situation, children may seek out other children who have been similarly labelled and become part of an anti-school subculture.
The original label placed on the child has thus become what?

Answer 21

The original label placed on the child has thus become part of the way they see themselves

Question 22

The labelling theory:
The labelling theory is a theory based on interactionism that was developed by the American sociologist Howard Becker (1963).
Interactionists are interested in the notion of the self.
The self is our unique identity based on how we see ourselves.
However, our sense of self is also influenced by how we interact with others.
Becker developed this by arguing that our sense of self is affected by the process of labelling whereby other people categorise us and attach identities to us.
For example, a teacher may constantly label a child negatively, for instance as ‘lazy’ or ‘lower ability.’
In this situation, children may seek out other children who have been similarly labelled and become part of an anti-school subculture.
The original label placed on the child has thus become part of the way they see themselves.
This is what interactionists call a what?

Answer 22

This is what interactionists call a self-fulfilling prophecy

Question 23

The labelling theory:
The labelling theory is a theory based on interactionism that was developed by the American sociologist Howard Becker (1963).
Interactionists are interested in the notion of the self.
The self is our unique identity based on how we see ourselves.
However, our sense of self is also influenced by how we interact with others.
Becker developed this by arguing that our sense of self is affected by the process of labelling whereby other people categorise us and attach identities to us.
For example, a teacher may constantly label a child negatively, for instance as ‘lazy’ or ‘lower ability.’
In this situation, children may seek out other children who have been similarly labelled and become part of an anti-school subculture.
The original label placed on the child has thus become part of the way they see themselves.
This is what interactionists call a self-fulfilling prophecy.
A label can also become a what?

Answer 23

A label can also become a master status

Question 24

The labelling theory:
The labelling theory is a theory based on interactionism that was developed by the American sociologist Howard Becker (1963).
Interactionists are interested in the notion of the self.
The self is our unique identity based on how we see ourselves.
However, our sense of self is also influenced by how we interact with others.
Becker developed this by arguing that our sense of self is affected by the process of labelling whereby other people categorise us and attach identities to us.
For example, a teacher may constantly label a child negatively, for instance as ‘lazy’ or ‘lower ability.’
In this situation, children may seek out other children who have been similarly labelled and become part of an anti-school subculture.
The original label placed on the child has thus become part of the way they see themselves.
This is what interactionists call a self-fulfilling prophecy.
A label can also become a master status, doing what?

Answer 24

A label can also become a master status, overriding other aspects of a person’s self

Question 25

The labelling theory:
The labelling theory is a theory based on interactionism that was developed by the American sociologist Howard Becker (1963).
Interactionists are interested in the notion of the self.
The self is our unique identity based on how we see ourselves.
However, our sense of self is also influenced by how we interact with others.
Becker developed this by arguing that our sense of self is affected by the process of labelling whereby other people categorise us and attach identities to us.
For example, a teacher may constantly label a child negatively, for instance as ‘lazy’ or ‘lower ability.’
In this situation, children may seek out other children who have been similarly labelled and become part of an anti-school subculture.
The original label placed on the child has thus become part of the way they see themselves.
This is what interactionists call a self-fulfilling prophecy.
A label can also become a master status, overriding other aspects of a person’s self.
Thus labelling someone as a criminal may mean that what?

Answer 25

Thus labelling someone as a criminal may mean that everyone treats them as a criminal, even though there may be many other more positive aspects to their self

Question 26

The labelling theory:
The labelling theory is a theory based on interactionism that was developed by the American sociologist Howard Becker (1963).
Interactionists are interested in the notion of the self.
The self is our unique identity based on how we see ourselves.
However, our sense of self is also influenced by how we interact with others.
Becker developed this by arguing that our sense of self is affected by the process of labelling whereby other people categorise us and attach identities to us.
For example, a teacher may constantly label a child negatively, for instance as ‘lazy’ or ‘lower ability.’
In this situation, children may seek out other children who have been similarly labelled and become part of an anti-school subculture.
The original label placed on the child has thus become part of the way they see themselves.
This is what interactionists call a self-fulfilling prophecy.
A label can also become a master status, overriding other aspects of a person’s self.
Thus labelling someone as a criminal may mean that everyone treats them as a criminal, even though there may be many other more positive aspects to their self.
What may labelling a person as disabled do?

Answer 26

Labelling a person as disabled may obscure the many things the person is actually able to do