There are 5 main modern theoretical approaches discussed in Essentials of Sociology. At the moment only the first two will be discussed and they are Symbolic Interactionism and Functionalism. Symbolic Interactionism and Functionalism both focus on the way humans interact and socialize with each other, although symbolic interactionism emphasizes the smaller interactions and functionalism puts more attention to the larger scale interactions, symbolic interactionism tends to be more important when it comes to interactions.
Symbolic interactionism “is a theoretical approaches developed by George Herbert Mead that emphasizes the role of symbols and language as core elements of all human interaction.” (Giddens, et al., p. 15, 2015) Mead summed it …show more content…
With symbolic interactionism it is that symbols and language are core elements compared with the idea of functionalism where the main point is the large scale interactions. Theoretically you need to use both theories to be human, both modern theoretical approaches are needs and purposes to feel like a person belongs. The Symbolic interactionism theoretical approach is needed to communicate effectively whereas Functionalism focuses on maintaining order and stability. Both theoretical approaches are used when in a group or just talking one on one with a person. However functionalism is not always as obvious as symbolic interactionism.
Symbolic interactionism mainly focuses on the small things, smaller details needed for human interaction. Unlike Symbolic interactionism, functionalism mainly focuses on social events and the effect it has on the social system, the larger scale things. Functionalism has been distinguished into two parts where symbolic interactionism has not. Functionalism is more about the roles of people in society. Whereas symbolic interactionism teaches us about ourselves and the world through interaction. There has been some criticism with
Symbolic interactionism “is a theoretical approaches developed by George Herbert Mead that emphasizes the role of symbols and language as core elements of all human interaction.” (Giddens, et al., p. 15, 2015) Mead summed it …show more content…
With symbolic interactionism it is that symbols and language are core elements compared with the idea of functionalism where the main point is the large scale interactions. Theoretically you need to use both theories to be human, both modern theoretical approaches are needs and purposes to feel like a person belongs. The Symbolic interactionism theoretical approach is needed to communicate effectively whereas Functionalism focuses on maintaining order and stability. Both theoretical approaches are used when in a group or just talking one on one with a person. However functionalism is not always as obvious as symbolic interactionism.
Symbolic interactionism mainly focuses on the small things, smaller details needed for human interaction. Unlike Symbolic interactionism, functionalism mainly focuses on social events and the effect it has on the social system, the larger scale things. Functionalism has been distinguished into two parts where symbolic interactionism has not. Functionalism is more about the roles of people in society. Whereas symbolic interactionism teaches us about ourselves and the world through interaction. There has been some criticism with