Discuss the symbolic interactionist perspective on urbanization and the growth of cities
What will be an ideal response?
The following are suggested areas for students to address in their essays: Summarize the symbolic interactionist perspective on urbanization and the growth of cities. Describe sociologist Georg Simmel's view of city life.
Explain sociologist Louis Wirth's view of urbanism as a way of life.
Discuss sociologist Herbert Gans's view of urban villagers and include the five major categories of adaptation among urban dwellers.
Describe scholar Elizabeth Wilson's view on gender and city life, and define sexual space.
Explain the environment in cities and persons with a disability.
Encourage students to include any personal viewpoints on symbolic interactionist perspectives on urbanization and the growth of cities in their responses.
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