Sociology / Unit 10 Soc 1707 short lesson, about 20 seconds
Symbolic Interactionism on Media and Technology
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The idea
Interactionists study media as a source of symbols people use to construct a sense of reality, from an online persona to a device's status.
In practice
A profile built from flattering images constructs an idealized self, illustrating media supplying raw symbols for identity work.
Where people slip
Interactionists study how meaning is built through media symbols; they take no position on a persona's authenticity.
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