L2 Flashcards
is a discipline that expands our awareness and analysis of the human social relationships, cultures and institutions that profoundly shape both our lives and human history.
Sociology
It develops only with social experience wherein language, gestures, and objects are used to communicate meaningfully.
Self as a Product of Social Interaction
Looking Glass Self
Charles Horton Cooley
Describes the process wherein individuals base their sense of self on how they believe others view them
Looking Glass Self
Three Main Components of the Looking Glass Self
We imagine how we must appear to others
We imagine the judgement of that appearance
We develop our self through the judgement of others
George Herbert Mead
Who proposed the
“I” and “Me” Self
The self emerges from social interactions by observing and interacting with others; responding to others opinions about oneself; and internalizing external opinions, and internal feelings about ones self.
“I” and “me” self
represents learned behavior, attitudes , expectations from others and society
Me
considered as the present and future phase of the self; the impulses, freedom and initiative
I
The Development of Self
Preparatory
Play Stage
Game Stage
0-3 years old
Children start to imitate the people around them without context.
Preparatory Self
3-5 years old
Children learn to communicate through language and symbols
Role-taking is exhibited and the self is developing
Play Stage
Begins in the early school years; about 8-9 years old
Children not only understand their social position but also of others around them.
During this stage, the self is now present.
Game Stage
Who made the
“The Self as a Product of Postmodern Society”
Gerry Lanuza
The attainment and stability of self-identity is freely chosen.
It is not longer restricted by customs and traditions
Self continuously changes due to new demands of multitude of social contexts, new information technologies and globalization.
The Self as a Product of Post Modern Society
Philosopher behind Postmodernity and Prestige Symbol
Jean Baudrillard
Individuals achieve self through prestige symbols of what they consume; giving them a sense of power, feeling of goodness compared to others
Postmodernity and Prestige Symbol
With this, the self may be a never ending search of prestige in the post modern society.
Postmodernity and Prestige Symbol
