THE SELF FROM SOCIOLOGICAL PERSPECTIVES
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THE SELF FROM SOCIOLOGICAL PERSPECTIVES

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was an American sociologist known for Looking-Glass Self Theory

Charles Horton Cooley

It describes how our self-image is shaped by how we think others see us

Looking-Glass Self Theory

Three Stages of Looking-Glass Self by Cooley

Imagination, Interpretation, Self-Feeling

We imagine how we appear to others

<p>Imagination</p> Signup and view all the answers

We imagine how others judge us

<p>Interpretation</p> Signup and view all the answers

We develop our self-concept

<p>Self-Feeling</p> Signup and view all the answers

was an American philosopher and sociologist known for Social Self Theory

<p>George Herbert Mead</p> Signup and view all the answers

It states that personal identity is influenced by social interaction and cultural norms

<p>Social Self Theory</p> Signup and view all the answers

Individuals learn to see themselves from the perspectives of others and adjust one’s behavior accordingly.

<p>Role Taking</p> Signup and view all the answers

have direct influence on the person (e.g.,parents, siblings, friends, etc.)

<p>The Significant Others</p> Signup and view all the answers

represents society's collective norms and expectations individuals internalize.

<p>Generalized others</p> Signup and view all the answers

Children begin to comprehend and follow the rules of games.

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Study Notes

Looking-Glass Self Theory by Charles Cooley

  • Developed by American sociologist Charles Cooley.
  • Describes self-image formation based on perceived external perceptions.
  • Involves three stages to shape an individual's self-concept:
    • Imagining how one appears to others.
    • Imagining how others judge one's appearance.
    • Developing a self-concept based on these imagined judgments.

Social Self Theory

  • Formulated by an American philosopher and sociologist.
  • Proposes that personal identity is heavily influenced by social interactions and cultural norms.
  • Emphasizes that individuals view themselves through the eyes of others.
  • Suggests that behavior is adjusted based on societal perspectives.

Influences on Self-Perception

  • Direct influences on self-concept come from close relationships (e.g., parents, siblings, friends).
  • Society's collective norms and expectations play a role in shaping individual identity.
  • Children’s understanding of social roles develops through participation in group activities (e.g., games).

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