Sociological Perspective Of The Self PDF

Understanding the Self Sociological perspective of the self Presented by Group 2  CONTENTS 01 SOCIOLOGY 02 CHARLES COOLEY 03 GEORGE HERBERT MEAD 04 ERVING GOFFMAN 05 AGENTS OF SOCIALIZATION 06 QUIZ  What is Sociology? A social science that studie...

Understanding the Self Sociological perspective of the self Presented by Group 2  CONTENTS 01 SOCIOLOGY 02 CHARLES COOLEY 03 GEORGE HERBERT MEAD 04 ERVING GOFFMAN 05 AGENTS OF SOCIALIZATION 06 QUIZ  What is Sociology? A social science that studies human societies, their interactions, and the processes that preserve and change them. It does this by examining the dynamics of constituent parts of societies such as institutions, communities, populations, and gender, racial, or age groups. Sociology also studies social status or stratification, social movements, and social change, as well as societal disorder in the form of crime, deviance, and revolution. Charles Cooley ( 08/17/1864 - 05/08/1929) He is perhaps best known for his concept of the "Looking Glass-Self" which is the concept that a person's self grows out of society's interpersonal interactions and the perceptions of others. Charles Cooley ( 08/17/1864 - 05/08/1929) The term "Looking Glass-Self was first used by Charles Cooley in his work. Human Nature and the Social Order in 1902. 3 STEPS IN LOOKING GLASS-SELF 1st Step 2nd Step 3rd Step You imagine how you You imagine the You feel some sense of appear to the other judgement of the pride, happiness, guilt person other person or shame THE LOOKING GLASS-SELF George Herbert Mead ( 02/27/1863 - 04/26/1931 ) Mead's theory of the self is completely social. Yourself develops through interacting with others, through reflecting on that interaction , to thinking how others are perceiving you and that helps you generate an image of yourself.  2 PARTS OF THE (According to Herbert SELF Mead's Theory of the Self) "I" "Me" Self - Self - image awareness 3 STAGES OF DEVELOPMENT OF 1st Stage SELF 2nd Stage 3rd Stage Preparatory Play Stage Game Stage Stage Games develop self by Play develops self by allowing to understand Language develops allowing individuals to and adhere to the rules take on different roles, activity. Self is self by allowing pretend and express developed by individuals to expectation of others. understanding that respond to each there are rules in which Play develops one's other through one must abide by in self consciousness symbols, gestures, through role-playing. order to win the game words and sounds. or be successful. Erving Goffman - born June 11, 1922, Manville, Alta., Can. and died Nov. 19, 1982, Philadelphia, Pa., U.S. - was a Canadian-American sociologist Erving Goffman Goffman introduced the concept of the "presentation of self" as a theoretical framework for understanding human behavior in social interactions, which he elaborated in his famous 1959 book The Presentation of Self in Everyday Life. Erving Goffman’s Theory of Presentation of Self: Understanding Dramaturgy in Everyday Life dramaturgical perspective Dramaturgical Perspective The dramaturgical perspective assumes that our personalities are not static but change to suit the situation we are in Front Stage and Back Stage In social settings, The front stage represents the public realm, where individuals are presenting themselves in ways they want others to perceive them. On the other hand, the back stage is the private realm, where they can relax and be their true selves, free from societal expectations.  Impression Management Impression Management It refers to the conscious and unconscious strategies individuals employ to influence how others perceive them. Dramatic Realization Individuals use body language, facial expressions, and tone of voice to communicate emotions and intentions effectively. Signaling People use props, clothing, and symbols to convey specific messages about their identity or social status. Idealization Individuals present themselves in a positive light, emphasizing their strengths and achievements while downplaying weaknesses. This behavior can be seen in dating scenarios when individuals strive to create a positive impression on potential partners. SOCIALIZATION SOCIALIZATION the process by which a human being, beginning at infancy acquires the habits, beliefs, and accumulated knowledge of society through social interaction and social expectation  AGENTS OF AGENTS OF SOCIALIZATION SOCIALIZATION 1 FAMILY 2 SCHOOL 3 RELIGION 4 PEERS 5 MASS MEDIA  Family Family is important as an agent of socialization because it is the first and most influential group that shapes a person's values, beliefs, and behaviors. From birth, family members teach us how to interact with others, what is considered right or wrong, and how to navigate the world. Race, Social class, Gender role  School Schools are a crucial agent of socialization. It teaches us academic knowledge, discipline and social skills, School promotes the understanding of societal roles and responsibilities, Students spend time in school learning to respect and value the time and opinions of others. They also learn a lot of social skills that will eventually prepare them for the workforce that they will enter  Religion Religion teaches people what is right and wrong by giving them values and rules to follow. These teachings help guide how people behave and make decisions in life. Through religion, people learn how to treat others and what actions are considered  Peers People learn from their peers (the people of their own age and similar social status) how to dress, talk, and behave. People also learn about what is important to one’s peer group and what  Mass Media The average young person (age 8-19) spends almost 7 hours per day immersed in media in various forms, often using multiple media forms simultaneously. Television is the dominant medium, although half of all youth use a computer daily. Conclusion  QUIZ TIME ! NOTES AND PHONES ARE NOT ALLOWED!  Psychology Center Thank you very much! Presented by Sandra Haro