symbolic interactionism Flashcards
What are the three activities that develop the self according to George Herbert Mead?
Language, play, and games.
What does play involve in the development of the self?
Learning of oneself through playing, taking on different roles, and expressing expectations of others.
What is the significance of games in self-development?
Understanding the rules in games and adhering to societal norms.
What are the concepts of ‘I’ and ‘me’ in Mead’s theory?
‘I’ refers to oneself as one is, while ‘me’ refers to oneself as others see them.
What did Blumer contribute to the understanding of human action?
He emphasized that human action is oriented around significant symbols learned through interactions.
How does Blumer view society?
As a fluid process under constant construction and negotiation.
What role do everyday interactions play in society according to Blumer?
They help maintain orderliness and sensibility.
What is the focus of research in symbolic interactionism?
Face-to-face interactions.
How does Weiss interactionism apply to sports?
It emphasizes the relations between self, society, and role performance in a sports context.
How is identity viewed in Weiss interactionism?
As situational and changeable, shifting in time, context, and interaction.
What is role performance?
Adopting particular roles and positions in the world.
What does symbolic interactionism emphasize in sports?
How sports are created, organized, and given meaning through interactions.
What are some ways identity reinforcement occurs in sports?
Through group membership, assigned roles, acquired roles, public roles, and recognition of personal identity.
What is Goffman’s dramaturgical model of society?
The idea that all the world is a stage and we are all actors.
What do individuals do to maintain social order according to Goffman?
They convey desired impressions and support smooth interactions.
How are identities related to sport participation?
Through the processes by which people become involved in sports.
What is the difference between backstage and on stage in dramaturgy?
Backstage refers to the locker room, while on stage refers to playing.
What is the significance of patterned interactions in sports?
They reinforce roles and social order.
What is a weakness of interactionist theory?
It is overly focused on how humans construct society rather than how society constructs human behavior.
