Symbolic Interactionism

Question 1

symbolic interactionism

Answer 1

people act in terms of symbols

the meanings they attach to these develop from interactions with others

Question 2

symbolic interactionism - interpretive process

Answer 2

people try to interpret the meanings others give to their actions

Question 3

symbolic interactionism - the looking-glass self

Answer 3

our self-concept is socially constructed through interactions
image of ourselves is reflected back to us in the views society
social order based on shared meanings developed through interactions

Question 4

symbolic interactionism - labelling theory

Answer 4

people define individuals/situations in a particular way affect the behaviour of those labelled

Question 5

symbolic interactionism - impression management

Answer 5

individuals give particular impressions to connive others of the identity they want by using symbols

Question 6

symbolic interactionism - the dramaturgical model

Answer 6

society is a stage with people acting out performances like actors