W11.2 TANG YINI 탕이니

 1.Summary 

 Symbolic interactionism is a sociological theory that emphasizes how individuals create meaning and shape social reality through symbolic interactions. Originating from empirical observations, the theory posits that people communicate and construct a shared world of meaning through shared language and symbols. It views society as a product of everyday interactions among individuals and underscores the importance of the interpretive process between individuals in creating and recreating meaning. Symbolic interactionism highlights the close relationship between individuals and society, suggesting that individual behavior is constructed through social interactions and shared meanings. The core ideas of the theory include viewing humans as social beings, emphasizing internal thought processes of individuals, and considering humans as active participants in their environment.

2.Interesting points 

 Emphasizing the importance of symbolic interaction: Symbolic interactionism underscores how people create meaning and shape social reality through symbolic interactions. This implies that we are not merely passively accepting the meanings imposed on us by society, but rather, we collectively construct meaning through communication and interaction with others.


3.Questions 

How does symbolic interactionism define the process of creating meaning in social interactions?

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