Sociological Views of the Self Flashcards
it is the study of human social relationships and institutions
sociology
refers to social behavior, society,
patterns of social relationship, social
interaction and culture that surrounds everyday life
sociology
what is mead’s theory of the self (two sides)
I & Me
it is the present and future phase of the self. (the response of the individual to the me)
“I” self
the socialized aspect. (objective element of the self)
“Me” self
Mead’s 3 Stages of Development of Self
- Preparatory Stage
- Play Stage
- Game Stage
Children mimic those around them
Preparatory Stage
Children play pretend and do not adhere to the rules in organized games
Play Stage
Children begin to understand and adhere to the rules of the games
Game Stage
he’s the sociologist who developed the theory “looking glass self”
Charles Cooley