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SYMBOLIC INTERACTIONISMPresented By Mikayla, Emily J, Timmy, Josh,Jocelyn, Emma and Haley
SYMBOLIC INTERACTIONISMKEY TERMS
Symbolic Interactionism: the studies of human interaction at the micro level
Bureaucracy: A large administration that pursues a wide variety of goals
- This approach features the study of individuals within society and in groups - Differs from structural functions and
conflict theory- Thomas and Znanieckis historic theory
of polish peasants
MAX WEBER: THINKER
Theory: Rationalization; helps society function more efficiently; social actions that bring efficiency or benefit to society
Focus: Bureaucracy: accomplishing a wide variety of goals; “iron cage”
Beliefs: reduce tension within a community; potentially get rid of existing inequality
THE CHICAGO SCHOOL
Furthered the development of the symbolic interactionist approach
-much of the research centered on how physical environment and social structures determine individual behaviour
THE CHICAGO SCHOOL
Sociologists from the Chicago School were studying a new way of researching social issues:
They conducted ethnographies supported by participant observation
Qualitative methodology Their findings were linked with
the subjects and groups they studied and had implications for public policies
SOCIALIZATION The continuing process where an individual learns the appropriate behavioural patterns, skills, and values for his or her social world.
CHARLES COOLEY
(1864-1929) Studied the
relationship between the individual and society
Believes that they are interconnected and can shape each other
CHARLES COOLEY’S WORK
The set of people with whom and individual has the most intimate and important interactions (Family and friends)
Crucial for developing a social identity
The individual becomes a reflection and representative of the group
The way in which the individual’s sense of self is mirrored and reflected by others
An example of this is an avatar online
Primary Group Looking-Glass Self
GEORGE HERBERT MEAD
Colleague of Cooley’s Agreed with Cooley’s
idea of the Looking-Glass self
Expanded on the idea Sees human’s actions
as one’s perception of their social situation – Rather than society’s perception