Disciplines and Ideas in Research on human-society interaction and
Social Sciences human-society interaction is necessary
LM 6-5
Socio-cultural, economic and political
Application of Social Science Theory I
Symbolic interactionism
Symbolic interaction theory is a theoretical
approach to understanding it.
relationship between humans and society. The
basic concept of symbolic
Interactionism means that human behavior and
interactions are only comprehensible
Through meaningful communication and
exchange of symbols. This approach allows
People are portrayed to act rather than behave.
the most important
The principles of symbolic interactionism are:
• People act on things based on what they
mean
he has for her
• These meanings arise from social interactions
• Social behavior is the result of a string of
individual behaviors pieced together.
George Herbert Mead described the self as
"taking on the role of the other".
That is why the Self is realized. we start by
interacting with others
Develop an identity for who we are and
empathize with others. this is it
About "Treat others as you would like them to
treat you."
Cooley said:
A mechanical reflection of ourselves, but an
attributed feeling, an imagined effect
This reflection on other people's minds.
It should be noted that symbolic interactionists
advocate certain
methodology. Because I understand the
meaning as a fundamental part.
For the comprehension of this meaning.
Symbolic interactionists tend to use more
Their research is a qualitative rather than a
quantitative method. many
An essential limitation of the Symbolic
Interactionist perspective relates to its primary
perspective contribution:
As a result, macrosocial structures (norms,
culture, etc.) are overlooked.
Focus on micro-level interactions. However,
some symbolic interactionists do
Including role theory in symbolic interactionism
would counteract this and address this criticism.
This perspective is also rooted in
phenomenological thinking. properly symbolic
In interactionism, the objective world is not real
to humans. subjective only
Defined objects have meaning. There is no
single objective "reality". That's all
(sometimes multiple, sometimes contradictory)
interpretations of a situation. Meaning
No substance is bestowed upon man and
learned through habit. instead of this
The meaning can be changed by human
creativity,
Individuals can influence the many meanings
that make up society. human
So society is a social product. sociocultural-
symbolic interaction perspective, aka
Interactionist Perspective. Contrary to
functional and conflict perspectives
Focus on the interactionist perspective. Micro-
analysis of society. as a matter of fact,
Interactionists believe that the basic building
blocks of society, the “social
Interaction". Social interaction; is a sociological
term used for situations.
A place where two or more people laugh, talk,
walk, play, fight, hate and love
Let's work together. Social Scientist Chasing
Symbolic Interactions
Perspective assumes that each individual
understands and understands their
environment
Situation through symbols. Additionally,
symbols are learned from social interactions. 
Let's look at a common example. The basis of
communication in any society is
Languages, different languages are spoken in
different parts of the world.
For interactionists, language is the symbol by
which we send, receive and communicate.
Interpret the message. Ethnomethodology, a
branch of symbolic interaction theory,
Investigate how human interactions can impart
an impression of collective sociability
Order Despite Lack of Common Understanding
and Existence
opposite point of view. Research using symbolic
interaction theory.
Subjective research techniques are inevitably
applied. Socializing.
Scholars who use symbolic interaction theory
communication between people. Their exams
regularly include.
Recognition of one-to-one connections.
example:
Examples of Symbolic Interactionism from the
Perspective of Inquiry
Society is in this time of the COVID-19
pandemic, most Filipinos are using social media
Upload videos of various movements to TikTok,
Facebook a platform to show gestures and
symbols of love and support
Front-line fighters. As with the Frontliners
Dance Challenge, the dance moves included
Specific message and meaning. This is a
common way to display messages.
Love and care for those on the front lines.
 Economy – an important symbolic
interactivity concept related to work
The economy is a career legacy. The concept is
simply that children tend to have the same or
similar jobs as their parents.
A correlation has been shown in a research
study (Antony 1998).
The importance of this concept is that children
must do the same work as their parents. They
may outline a career path for the child to
follow.
Her parents' work is interesting and suitable for
her. career entry
Learn the standards and ideals of a particular
career.
example:
Children of Police Officers Learn the Codes and
Values That Help
They are successful in law enforcement and
have exemplary career paths ahead of them
If followed, they may find law enforcement
even more attractive career-relatedd
Heredity is the socialization of a career, the
learning of a particular person's norms and
values.
Another example of the economic dimension of
studying society through symbolism
Interactionism means that the children of
businessmen/businesswomen
You can learn the standards and ideals for
success in business
Embark on a career path since the parent
model. kids can find the store
Interesting and money-making opportunity for
him/her.
Politics – symbolic interactionism related to
government.
Attention to figures, emblems, and figures that
symbolize power.
And authority. Symbolic interactionists are not
interested in large structures such as:
as a government. As micro-sociologists, they are
more concerned with the face-to-face aspects
of politics. In fact, much of politics takes place
face-to-face.
Backroom meetings and lobbyist efforts.
Characters who embody power and power
authority. This theory does not address such
large organizations’ governments.
An example of the political dimension of
studying society through symbolism
Interactionism is a symbol of the Philippine
President's coat of arms
It represents the history and dignity of the
president. The seal consists of a cloak
presidential weapon. Some symbols on the arm
arethe flag of the Philippines, with a sea lion in
the middle of the seal.