Lesson 2: Sociological Perspective Flashcards
explains the self through the concept of identity
Symbolic Interactionism
who wrote the book Symbolic Interactionism: Perspective and Method (1986)
Herbert Bulmer
What are the three underlying assumptions in symbolic interactionism
- We act based on the meanings we attach to things (including people)
- Each one of us attaches different meanings to things
- The meanings we attach to things change over time.
These were a sign of bravery for our ancestors
Tattoos
implies that the process of attaching meaning is not only limited to objects
Symbolic interactionism
Shifting of roles
Counter-identity
“We can actually change how people think of us”
Impression management
“We act based on what we think how other people think of us”
Looking-glass self
Two feedbacks?
Positive and negative feedback
Can dramatically change the meanings you attach to things
Negative feedback
Is more how you think you appear to others
Looking glass self
How you manipulate the way others perceived you
Impression management
In modern society, ______ also affects a person’s identity
Interaction with technology
Watching films, playing video games, or reading an article might seem _____ process but they significantly impact the development of a persons character
One way communication process
Social media offers ______
Two way process of interaction
By creating a profile you create your ?
Digital self
Thinking outside the box
Sociological imagination
Connected personal issues to public concerns
Sociological communication
Struggle to find individuality in a social group
Identity crisis
Macionis dichotomize people
Traditional directed people and other directed people
Does not follow latest trends and practices
Traditional directed people
Ever changing identity
Other directed people
’ Filipino young adults of what year wants to appear neat and clean
1970
55-70 years old
Baby boomer generation
The thirst for approval from the same age rather than from the elders
Identity crisis
metaphor for explaining how people act and react based on how they see themselves in society
Looking glass self
Offers one way communication
Traditional mass media
you are you because of other people around you
Sociological perspective
