Interpretivist Theories Flashcards

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What is Cooley’s theory on how identities are formed?

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  • Identity is formed based on how we think other people see us.
  • We either behave as how people see us or try to change our behaviour to change peoples views of us.
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What is Goffman’s theory on how identity is formed?

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  • Goffman sees society like a stage, with people acting put performances.
  • People try to project particular impressions of themselves
  • Such as by acting a specific way and then trying to convince others that this is their identity.
  • Goffman also says that there is a public area where people try to ‘perform’, these individuals stop performing in a private area.
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How is labelling similar to the looking glass self?

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Labelling is similar to the looking glass self because both opinions are formed based on how people view them and their perceptions of them.

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