Symbolic Interactionism
When you think of symbolic interactionism you can kind of get an idea of what it is just by the name. Symbolic goes to symbol and we think of symbols as representing something. This theory takes a look at how people relate certain meanings to objects, events, and behaviors. The men behind this theory are George Herbert Mead (1863-1931) and Charles Horton Cooley (1864-1929.) A way that they use to describe this theory is attaching a meaning to things.
We have so many symbols that we can relate to. Mom, dad, aunt, uncle, grandma, grandpa, brother, sister. These are just a few of many. These are just some way to describe people. But what about objects? A ring symbolizes marriage when worn on the left ring finger. But there are many others. When a baby is being born, the parents represent having a boy in blue and having a girl in the color pink. We recognize these things and assume their meaning. We see wet floor signs and know that it means the floor is wet and you should not walk there. Snow flakes represent cold and fire represents hot. They can be little things like that or big things.
What do you think about when you think about America? Well I think about our flag, the Fourth of July, and Fireworks. This is how I symbolize America. If I were to symbolize Egypt, I would think of pyramids, egyptians, and cats.
You can think of a symbol for almost anything! It's just they way we look at stuff!What do you think about when you think about America? Well I think about our flag, the Fourth of July, and Fireworks. This is how I symbolize America. If I were to symbolize Egypt, I would think of pyramids, egyptians, and cats.
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