W11-1.Symbolic interactionism


1. summary
Symbolic interactionism is a sociological theory that develops from practical considerations and implies people's use of certain dialects to create images and create general meanings for reasoning and communication with others. In other words, to understand how individuals interact with each other for the symbolic world, and how the world forms individual actions accordingly. Individuals act on the premise of a common understanding of meaning within the social context.
The following three assumptions constitute a symbolic interaction. First, individuals form meanings through the communication process. The second is that pride is the motive for action. Finally, there is a unique relationship between individuals and society.
Symbolic interaction is related to social structure. Symbolic interaction suggests that people's actions represent the structure of social reality.


2. interesting

With the advent of New Media, it was interesting that people could act to reveal the Symbolic interactionism through things related to the Internet. In fact, people can communicate with others in a virtual space without meeting face-to-face. I have come to feel that society can be formed out of sight and affect the thoughts and actions of real people, even though it is invisible.


3. discussion

There are often people who make different choices despite similar circumstances being given. What influenced their behavior? And are these causes eventually associated with Symbolic interactionism?

Comments

  1. AnonymousJune 8, 2020 at 11:53 AM

    I think it is also related to symbolic interaction. There are various meanings if the symbol is a group enemy, not a national one. In other words, the same thing can be understood as a different symbol. So I think behavior depends on which group socializes.

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