SOCIOL 2D06 Lecture Notes - Self Esteem (Song), Symbolic Interactionism

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Self and social structure: how does where we are in society" (ie. our place within the broad social structure) Affect our self and identity development process: often times we take on positions" and we have to decide how to manage or negotiate those meanings within an already established set of roles or expectations. 1: our feelings of self-worth, which can be positive or negative. Becoming really good at something, a strong skill (sports, academics, etc : verbal persuasion. How does group process theory look at self and identity development: recall our discussion last week about how identity is formed. Identities arise interactional encounters" and are subject to confirmation" by other social actors. Identities are affected by the roles we have and situations we are in, and accompanying degrees of responsibilities: processes such a categorization" and self enhancement" affect how relationships in groups and group identities, develop and sustain themselves. Identities can be more or less salient depending on the context.

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