The Self in the Mirror: Symbolic Interaction, Role Playing, and Self-Development

University:
California State University, Northridge
Course:
SOC 150 | Introductory Sociology
Academic year:

2023
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21

Pages:

2
Author:

Mahmoud M.

Sociology notes Self in the Mirror ● Symbolic Interaction Theory of Self, Charles H. Cooley ● Mirror: "Every Mirror reflects another passerby" Role Playing ● Symbols of Self-Interaction Theory of the Self ○ three identities through interaction with others ● Objects when we can describe it as symbols, we can see ourselves as objects ○ For example, having a name allows us to see that we are separate goods from other goods; Difference between 'I' and 'I' ● Reflexive behavior: the ability to see oneself from the outside, as an object Elements of Self ● Mead's Part of Self: What? Happened to me": sense of self, formed by acting, aware of the rules of society good and trying to control and manage "I" Successful Personality ○ "I" must be able to take on the role of others, anticipate others' reaction Stages of Self Development Mead's Stages of Development ○ Imitation: Children Follow and Imitate Others ○ Play: Children's Play Complex Relationships ○ Play: 4 Simultaneous Play4 Simultaneous Roles ● Relationships ○ Baby ○ Child ○ Girlfriend ○ Elderly ○ Middle age ○ Retirement, old age ○ 44 Death and death one or more processes Resocialization of others to new situations Resocialization can take place from start to finish an institution where they are isolated from the world and lead a happy life Social Representatives Individuals, Organizations, ○ Micro level: Family, peer group, local organizations ○ Intermediate level: Religious schools; but (like news) ● Agents of relationships in life change ● Messages from different agents may appear or contradict each other