W11.2 May 17 (Fri) Kim da young

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Symbolic Interactionism is a sociological theory that develops from practical considerations and suggests that humans use a shared language to create common symbols and meanings for use in intra-personal and interpersonal communication. [1] According to Macionis, symbolic interactionism is “a framework for theory building that views society as a product of the everyday interactions of individuals.” In other words, it is a frame of reference for better understanding how individuals interact with each other to create symbolic worlds and, in return, how these worlds shape individuals' behavior. [2] It is a framework that helps understand how society is preserved and created through repeated interactions between individuals. The interpretive processes that occur between interactions help create and recreate meaning. It is the shared understanding and interpretation of meaning that influences interactions between individuals. Individuals act predicated on a shared understanding of meaning within their social context. Interactions and actions are thus structured through the shared meanings given to objects and concepts. From this perspective, people live in both natural and symbolic environments.

Symbolic interactionism stems from a sociological perspective that developed in the mid-20th century and continues to be influential in some areas of the discipline. This is especially important in microsociology and social psychology. It is derived from American pragmatist philosophy, particularly the work of George Herbert Mead, as a practical way of interpreting social interaction.

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Most symbolic interactionists believe that physical reality actually exists in terms of individuals' social definitions and that social definitions develop in part or in relation to "reality." Therefore, people do not react directly to these realities, but rather to social understandings of reality. That is, they react to this reality indirectly, through a kind of filter made up of the different perspectives of individuals. This means that humans exist in a ‘world’ composed only of ‘objects’ rather than a physical space composed of reality. According to Erving Goffman, humans' motivation to position their body parts in a certain way and the desire to capture and examine that moment are two elements that make up the construction of social reality made up of the perceptions of various individuals. , investigate how these two factors arise. This appeals to symbolic interactionists to place more emphasis on the realistic aspects of empirical observation and theorizing.

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What does symbolic interaction mean in sociology?

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  1. Cho yunseoJune 13, 2024 at 11:34 PM

    Symbolic interactionism is a sociological perspective that focuses on the role of symbols and social interactions in shaping individual identity and society as a whole. It highlights the importance of subjective interpretations, social context, and ongoing interaction in constructing meanings and maintaining social order.




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