W11.2 May 17 (Fri) (Chaebhin Jeong/정채빈)

 1.Summary:

Symbolic interactionism is a sociological theory that states that humans create common symbols and meanings and use them for practical purposes. It talks about how individuals interact with each other and how society preserves this.George Herbert Mead is the person who invented symbolic interaction. His book is said to be special in that he did not include detailed stories about the thesis, but rather compiled the class notes and conversations of students. His student, Herbert Blumer, coined and summarized the term symbolic interaction.

This theory assumes that people do not respond directly to reality, but rather respond indirectly, that is, to social understandings of reality. The three premises of this theory are that humans act toward things based on the meanings they give to them, and that the meanings of those things are derived or originate from interactions with other people and society. Finally, the meaning is said to be processed and modified through the interpretive process used by the person.

2. What was interesting/what did you learn:

Symbolic interactionism is thought to have the greatest influence in the use of the Internet. Although social media actually involves viewing other people's posts or exchanging various information, people attach meaning to their own accounts such as Instagram and upload posts by attaching many meanings to one tag. Because the meaning one thinks of and the meaning understood by others interact, many people still use social networks for symbolic meaning. This theory was interesting in that it was directly connected to reality.

3. Discussion Point:

What are some examples of situations in reality where we give meaning to something and that meaning is interacted with and used symbolically?

Comments

  1. haeinMay 16, 2024 at 11:49 PM

    I think we can see symbolic interactionism in the word North Korean defector. This is because the word North Korean defector has the meaning and image that we have given through the conflict and history between the countries of North and South Korea. And we form and modify our perceptions and attitudes toward North Korean defectors through dialogue and media with others. Therefore, by not looking at North Korean defectors while wearing colored glasses, it means that we must reexamine the meaning and image we have given them and create new meaning and image through empathy and communication with North Korean defectors.

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  2. KIM SOLHWIMay 16, 2024 at 11:50 PM

    I think a university logo can be an example. We look at the logo that says "Hanyang" in a circle and we give it its meaning as the representative logo of our school. And we use it to interact a lot. So many individuals come together to form a school. We can tell whether we're from the same school or not through the university logo, and we can also see what university another individual is attending.

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  3. HongGyeongminMay 17, 2024 at 5:30 PM

    In reality, we often give meaning to various symbols and interact with them in significant ways. For instance, a wedding ring symbolizes commitment and love in a marriage, and wearing it communicates marital status to others. A national flag represents a country and its values, and people show respect by saluting or standing during the national anthem. Traffic lights use colors as symbols; green means go, red means stop, and drivers respond accordingly. In social media, a "like" button symbolizes approval or appreciation, influencing how people share and engage with content. Finally, academic degrees and diplomas symbolize educational achievement and are used to validate qualifications in professional settings.

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