1. S YMBOLIC I NTERACTIONISM Presented By Mikayla, Emily J, Timmy, Josh,Jocelyn, Emma and Haley

2. S YMBOLIC I NTERACTIONISM KEY TERMS Symbolic Interactionism: the studies of human interaction at the micro level Bureaucracy: A large administration that pursues a wide variety of goals - This approach features the study of individuals within society and in groups -Differs from structural functions and conflict theory -Thomas and Znanieckis historic theory of polish peasants

3. M AX W EBER : T HINKER Theory: Rationalization; helps society function more efficiently; social actions that bring efficiency or benefit to society Focus: Bureaucracy : accomplishing a wide variety of goals; “iron cage” Beliefs: reduce tension within a community; potentially get rid of existing inequality

4. T HE C HICAGO S CHOOL Furthered the development of the symbolic interactionist approach -much of the research centered on how physical environment and social structures determine individual behaviour

5. T HE C HICAGO S CHOOL Sociologists from the Chicago School were studying a new way of researching social issues:  They conducted ethnographies supported by participant observation  Qualitative methodology  Their findings were linked with the subjects and groups they studied and had implications for public policies

6. S OCIALIZATION The continuing process where an individual learns the appropriate behavioural patterns, skills, and values for his or her social world.

7. C HARLES C OOLEY (1864-1929) Studied the relationship between the individual and society Believes that they are interconnected and can shape each other

8. C HARLES C OOLEY ’ S W ORK The set of people with whom and individual has the most intimate and important interactions (Family and friends) Crucial for developing a social identity The individual becomes a reflection and representative of the group The way in which the individual’s sense of self is mirrored and reflected by others An example of this is an avatar online Primary Group Looking-Glass Self

9. G EORGE H ERBERT M EAD Colleague of Cooley’s Agreed with Cooley’s idea of the Looking- Glass self Expanded on the idea Sees human’s actions as one’s perception of their social situation – Rather than society’s perception