Describe the basic ideas of symbolic interactionism and how they might be applied
What will be an ideal response?
Symbolic interactionism studies how social structures are created in the course of human interaction. It asks such questions as how people behave in intimate groups; how symbols and communication shape perceptions; how social roles are learned; and how society is "constructed" through interaction. It can be used to study social phenomena, educational practice, courtroom procedure, or therapy.
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In the past two decades, the Black population has changed due to immigration from
a. Africa and the Caribbean. b. South America and Portugal. c. Zimbabwe and Uganda. d. the Virgin Islands.
The practice of prohibiting or restricting the entry or participation of groups into society is known as ______.
A. segregation B. colonialism C. exclusion D. expulsion
Because of gender convergence,
a. ?more men now take estrogen. b. ?men’s and women’s health risks are becoming more similar. c. ?women now have higher rates of disability. d. ?women have become biologically weaker. e. ?men increasingly refuse to seek health care when ill.
During the ______ stage, institutions and societal values become more oriented toward production and consumption, with individualism trumping traditional values and norms.
A. Traditional B. Takeoff C. high mass-consumption D. drive to technological maturity