Sociological Views of The Self Flashcards
“Who we are is influenced by society.”
George Herbert Mead
Interaction of symbols in the form of language.
“I” and “Me” are learned from interaction.
Symbolic Interactionism Theory
“I” self…
the SUBJECT of experience, and is our response to the “me” (present, future)
-identity
“Me” self…
the OBJECT of experience, and is our social self (past)
The _____________ process is a lifelong process of learning, re-learning, and unlearning.
socialization
3 Stages of Development
Preparatory ( 0-2 )
Play ( 2- 6 )
Game ( 6 -9 )
What stage does one IMITATE or MIMIC the action or behavior of adults?
Preparatory Stage
What stage is called “roleplaying” where sympathy and empathy are learned?
Play Stage
What stage does one learn to follow rules?
Game Stage
Fill in the blanks.
“i think therefore, I am.” = Rene Descartes, meanwhile…
“ ________________________________” = Cooley
“ I am what I think you think I am.”
“Society is our mirror.”
—looking glass self
Cooley
3 Components of Culture
- Cognitive
- Normative
- Material
Component of culture that consists of VALUES, BELIEFS, and SYMBOLS.
Cognitive
Component of culture that consists of society’s expectations. (i.e. folkways, mores, laws)
Normative
TRUE or FALSE.
A culture cannot exist without a society and a society cannot exist without a culture.
TRUE
According to ______________, a society is composed of people who have interactions or sustained interactions with another who also have a culture or at least a recognized set of norms, values and symbolisms that define its members.
Anthropology