The Self in the Sociological Perspective Flashcards
Sees the self as a relatively stable set of perceptions of who we are in relation to ourselves, others, and to social systems.
Classical sociological perspective
States that the self is socially constructed in the sense that is shaped through interaction with other people.
Classical sociological perspective
As with socialization in general, the individual is not a passive participant in this process and have a powerful influence over how this process and its consequences develop.
Classical sociological perspective
The Looking Glass Self was conceptualized by
Charles Horton Cooley
This shows a person’s self grows out of a person’s social interactions with others.
The Looking Glass Self
Illustrates the view of ourselves comes from the contemplation of personal qualities and impressions of how others perceive us.
The Looking Glass Self
Says that how we see ourselves does not come from who we really are, but rather from how we believe others see us.
The Looking Glass Self
The three steps example of The Looking Glass Self
- Imagine how we appear to them
- Imagine the reaction to our imagined appearance
- Evaluate ourselves according to how we imagine others have judged us.
Who conceptualized the Johari Window?
Joseph Luft & Harrington Ingham
A technique used to enhance the individual’s perception on self and others.
Johari Window
The four panels of the Johari Window are:
Open/ Arena self
Hidden/ Facade
Blindspot
Unknown
One of the panels of Johari Window is the Open/ Arena self which is:
what other know naturally
One of the panels of Johari Window is the Hidden/ Facade which is:
what others don’t know about about you that you know
One of the panels of Johari Window is the Blindspot which is:
what others know about you that you don’t know about yourself
One of the panels of Johari Window is the Unknown which is:
what the others don’t know that you don’t know either
