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This research paper: This is a 4 page paper discussing symbolic interactionism as a theory of social life and change. Symbolic interactionist theory is based on the subjective awareness that individuals perceptions of self and society is constructed through interaction between humans and the meanings assigned to symbols within society. Communication is based on the assigned meaning of these symbols and the definition of self is based on communication within society. The constant symbolic interaction between individuals not only defines individuals’ concept of self but also how others are viewed in society and how individuals perceive they must act in society. Philosopher George Mead and sociologist Erving Goffman are just two of the many social scientists who have adopted this subjective approach to social interaction and change. The interactionist approach is considered to be subjective as individual action within society is considered flexible, shifting and ever changing in that individuals and society interpret each other’s actions rather than merely react to each other and their actions are directly based on the meanings assigned to such actions. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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