Sociology Flashcards
the study of social life, social change, and the social causes and consequences of human behavior.
Sociology
a sociologist from the late 1800s, is well known for his theory of the social self, which includes the concepts of ‘self’, ‘me’, and I
George Herbert Mead
Mead’s theory of the social self is based on the perspective that the self emerges from social interactions, such as:
• observing and interacting with others
• responding to others’ opinions about oneself
• and internalizing external opinions and internal feelings about oneself
According to Mead, the self is not there from birth, but it is
developed over time from social experiences and activities
Three Activities that develop the self according to Mead
Language, Play, and Games
Two sides of self according to Mead
Me and I
is considered the socialized aspect of the individual.
Me
considered the present and future phase of the self.
I
The ‘me’ and the ‘I have
didactic relationship
Agents of Socialization
• The Media
• Peers
• Religion
• Sports
• Schools