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According to interactionism, how is order and control created?
Through people's daily routines and behavior
What is the significance of 'society' in the interactionist perspective?
It is a term used to explain the limits people place on their behavior
How does Garfinkel demonstrate the weak nature of beliefs about social order?
By observing how people become confused when their daily routines are disrupted
In what way do people try to impose order through the meanings given to behavior according to interactionism?
By developing shared definitions of a situation
What is the main idea behind Giddens' concept of structuration?
The importance of individual actions in shaping society
According to Giddens, what happens as people develop relationships?
The rules they use become formalized into routine ways of behaving towards each other
What does Giddens mean by 'reflexivity' in the context of structuration?
Rules becoming separate from individual behaviors and taking on a life of their own
How does Giddens explain the creation and acceptance of different rules?
Using the idea of social resources and power relationships
According to interactionists, why is it important to study people's interactions at the micro level?
To understand how societies are constructed through social interaction
What does the example of two people fighting in different contexts demonstrate?
The meaning of behavior can change depending on its social context
What does labelling theory suggest about naming and categorizing people or objects?
It associates the name with a set of characteristics that influence our behavior
According to Wrong (1961), what is his criticism of an 'over-socialized conception of man'?
People are unable to exercise any freedom from the influences of their social environment
How do concepts of structure and action help in understanding the relationship between society and the individual?
By showing how individuals' behavioral choices are influenced by the framework of rules and responsibilities
How do meanings change according to interactionists?
Meanings can be changed by the social context in which they appear
What is one reason provided in the text for studying people's interactions at the micro level?
To understand how subjective meanings give rise to an apparently objective social world
'Society' as viewed by interactionists is primarily a product of:
Social interaction and negotiation
'Structuration' refers to understanding:
The relationship between society and the individual influenced by social structures
According to labelling theory, what happens when something is named or categorized?
It associates the name with a set of characteristics used to guide our behavior and attitude
How does Wrong (1961) view human behavior in relation to socialization?
Human behavior is entirely governed by the effects of socialization without any freedom for individuals
What do concepts of structure and action help us understand about society and individuals?
How individuals' behavioral choices are influenced by societal structures
According to the interactionist perspective, how is 'society' conceptualized?
As a mental construct that limits and controls individual behavior
In the interactionist perspective, what creates order and stability in society?
Shared definitions of a situation
How does the interactionist perspective view the nature of beliefs about social order?
As weak and easily disrupted
According to the interactionist perspective, what is the significance of socio-psychological processes in social life?
They are the basis for maintaining order and stability
According to Giddens, what is structuration?
The formalization of routine behaviors into rules and the subsequent impact on individuals
What does Giddens' concept of 'reflexivity' in structuration suggest?
Rules created by individuals reflect back on their behavior, demanding conformity
Why are some rules, like friendship, considered to be negotiated according to Giddens?
Because they are based on unwritten and unspoken rules that develop over time
How does Giddens explain the creation and acceptance of different rules?
By using the idea of social resources and power relationships
How do interactionists believe human behavior should be studied?
At the micro level, during people's daily interactions
What does labelling theory suggest about naming and categorizing people or objects?
It influences our behavior and attitude towards the named person or object
What is the main idea behind Giddens' concept of structuration?
The relationship between society and individuals is influenced by both structure and action
In what way does the example of two people fighting in different contexts demonstrate the significance of meanings?
It highlights that meanings are always open to interpretation depending on the social context
How can a mobile phone be a status symbol according to the text?
Different types of people might want different phones to reflect their social status
What does Wrong (1961) criticize about an 'over-socialized conception of man'?
He criticizes the idea that human behavior is entirely governed by the effects of socialization
What do concepts of structure and action help in understanding according to the text?
They help understand the relationship between society and individuals
How does interactionist theory view society?
As a product of social interaction and negotiation of meanings.
Why do we need to study people's interactions at the micro level?
To understand how subjective meanings give rise to an apparently objective social world.
According to labelling theory, what happens when something is named or categorized?
It influences our behavior and attitude towards the named person or object.
How does Garfinkel demonstrate the weak nature of beliefs about social order according to the text?
By revealing how minor disruptions can lead to confusion and disorder.
According to Giddens, what happens as people develop relationships?
Their actions become more patterned and predictable.
What does the interactionism approach claim about the creation of order and control?
They are created 'from the bottom up'
According to interactionism, how is 'society' perceived?
Society does not exist physically but does exist mentally
How does the interactionism approach view social life?
As separate episodes linked by order and stability
What did Garfinkel demonstrate about people's beliefs regarding social order?
People's beliefs about social order are weak and easily disrupted
What is the main idea behind Giddens' concept of structuration?
Structuration explores the reflexive nature of human behavior in creating and adhering to rules.
How does the concept of structuration relate to the development of rules and practices in social relationships?
Structuration highlights the negotiation and internalization of rules and practices in social relationships.
What does Giddens' structuration perspective suggest about the creation and acceptance of different rules?
Some rules are negotiated while others are imposed by powerful groups, reflecting social resources and power relationships.
In the context of structuration, what is the significance of the reflexive nature of human behavior?
It demonstrates the influence of internalized rules on individual behavior.
What does interactionists argue is crucial to explaining human behavior?
People's interactions at the micro level
What can change the meaning of something?
Social context and interaction
What does labelling theory suggest about naming and categorizing people or objects?
It influences behavior and attitudes
What do concepts of structure and action help us understand?
The relationship between society and individuals
Why does Wrong (1961) criticize an 'over-socialized conception of man'?
Because he thinks human behavior is solely governed by socialization
What is the significance of 'reflexivity' in the context of structuration according to Giddens?
It refers to the ability to reflect on one's actions and choices
What does the example of two people fighting in different contexts demonstrate according to the text?
The significance of shared definitions of a situation
'Structuration' refers to understanding:
'Society' as viewed by interactionists being a product of social interaction
According to Giddens, what happens as people develop relationships?
They become more reflexive in their actions
How can a mobile phone be a status symbol according to the text?
Through its association with specific cultural groups
In what way do people try to impose order through the meanings given to behavior according to interactionism?
By negotiating shared definitions of a situation
Test your knowledge on the general microsociological approach known as Interactionism. Explore how individuals create and maintain social order through their daily interactions, behaviors, and routines.
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