GEC 001 Lecture Notes - Lecture 2: Sociological Perspectives, Introjection, See You Later

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With the rise of technology, our way of socializing has significantly changed. Before, when we wish to talk to a person, we really need to approach them personally. But now, when we want to talk to a person, whether they are near or far, they are just a social network away. One of the innovations that improved our socialization processes is the use of social media. Sociological perspectives tell that people have role identities . These are the characters and the roles an individual creates as a member of a particular social position. The self", on the other hand, is the hierarchical ordering of identities by salience. It is known that the greater the commitment on an identity is, the greater the salience of this identity. Hence, salience of identity impacts behavioral choices in a situation. However, with the presence of the internet, our identity is affected.

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