Wednesday, September 19, 2012

Symbolic interatction

Symbolic Interaction is the way different people and things interact with different symbols. An example of symbolic interaction would be "YOLO". Some people see "YOLO" and understand its meaning and how it can be used while others may see this symbol and not understand what it means at all.


Another example of symbolic interaction would be tattoos. Some people see a tattoo and are disgusted with whoever has one. While generally the younger people see a tattoo and like to see them, and possibly show respect for a person with one.

One other basic example of symbolic interaction is the greek system in college. When someone sees another person with those symbols somewhere on them they usually either view them as a brother/sister or someone with respect. While other people see them as wasting all of there years in college.

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