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Symbolic Interaction

Comm Theories Ch 5

TermDefinition
Sign has a clear physical referent
Symbol abstract (not concrete), arbitrary (no intrinsic relation to what it represents), and ambiguous (less than clear cut)
Symbolic Interactionism individuals can acquire identity only by interacting with others; we learn the language and perspectives of our social communities
Tabula Rasa the mind is a "clean slate" before it receives language; we have neither mind or selves at birth
Mind ability to use symbols that have common social menaing
Self ability to reflect on ourselves from the perspective of others; looking glass self
I impulsive, creative, spontaneous part of ourselves; unburdened by social rules
Me socially conscious part of the self who reflects on the I's impulses and actions
Role Taking process of internalizing others' perspectives and viewing experience from their perspectives
Particular Others individuals significant to us; we gain an understanding of what things mean to them.
Derivative Power to give someone power
Generalized Other the viewpoint of a social group, community, or social group as a whole
Criticisms of Symbolic Interactionism theory has conceptual inconsistencies; too vague and too broad;neglects self-esteem
George Herbert Mead developed symbolic interactionism during 20s & 30s; students collaborated to create a book of his ideas ("Mind, Self & Society)
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