Yaksh ChaudharyAIR 6 · CSE 2021 · 166 wordsTheir whole copy
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GH mead used Symbolic interactionism to analyse the interactions in society and how these interactions through significant symbols shape the mind and self of the actors. GH mead explains that it is the role taking that develops the coherent self of individuals.
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al process) fig: Interaction between actor and society
GH mead explains that it is the role taking that develops the coherent self of individuals.
- Through "Play stage" (0-7 years), the children takes of roles of "particular others" and development of self starts.
- In "game Stage", the child takes the roles of the generalized others and he/she learns the general attitude of society. Through play stage a coherent self is developed.
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mead considers self and mind as social processes and not things which are developed through social interactions.
Through his pragmatic view and Psychological behaviorism, mead argues that through "reflectivity" (i.e. analysing oneself through perspective of others), an individual realise oneself.
Through role taking and socialisation, actor becomes an efficient member of society and knows what actions are appropriate in a particular situation.
Hence the realisation of oneself, role taking and socialisation are central to this process.