The Self from Sociological Perspectives PDF
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This document explores the concepts of looking-glass self theory and social self theory in sociology. It outlines the key ideas and stages of self-development from both Cooley and Mead's perspectives. It includes a discussion of how social interactions shape personal identity, focusing on the roles significant others and generalized others play in these processes.
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THE SELF FROM SOCIOLOGICAL PERSPECTIVES Charles Horton Cooley George Herbert Mead was an American sociologist was an American philosopher and known for Looking-Glass Self...
THE SELF FROM SOCIOLOGICAL PERSPECTIVES Charles Horton Cooley George Herbert Mead was an American sociologist was an American philosopher and known for Looking-Glass Self sociologist known for Social Self Theory Theory L ooking-Glass Self Theory S ocial Self Theory It describes how our self-image is shaped by how It states that personal identity is influenced by we think others see us social interaction and cultural norms Three Stages of Looking-Glass Self Role-taking by Cooley Individuals learn to see themselves from the perspectives of others and adjust one’s behavior accordingly. Imagination: We imagine how we appear to others Significant Others and Generalized Others The Significant Others have direct influence on the person Interpretation: We imagine how (e.g.,parents, siblings, friends, others judge us etc.) The Generalized Others represents society's collective norms and expectations Self-feeling: We develop our self- individuals internalize. concept Stages of Self-Development Preparatory Stage (Imitation) Aspects of Social Self Theory by Children copy others but don’t Mead understand their actions, words, The “I” self or tone of voice. It is the spontaneous aspect of the Play Stage (Taking on Roles) self. Children pretend and still do not It is the part that acts without follow rules within organized considering social consequences. games. The “Me” self Game Stage (Understanding Multiple Roles) It is the socialized aspect of the self. It is the self that acts based on how Children begin to comprehend and others expect one to behave. follow the rules of games.
