Standpoint Theory
Define Standpoint theory is defined by Jandt (2012) as, “How individuals understand and construct a social world. rather than the belief that each of us must choose a single identity, standpoint theory contends that each of us can construct multiple identities. Standpoint theorist also incorporate the construct of power. Individuals whose identities include less powerful groups can see the world from that perspective as well as from the standpoint of those in power. However, those from more powerful groups never develop the need to see the world from the standpoint of the oppressed classes.” (p. 340).
Example
After applying standpoint theory to my life I have seen it pop up in many places. I used to work as a camp counselor, …show more content…
They were used to communicate many messages starting with the large table. The large table conveys that everyone there is together in the same group. Inviting people into one’s home is an act of kindness showing that you have an interpersonal connection. The dining room was the best decorated and furnished room in the home. This shows that bringing everyone together was very important. Having a television with soccer on shows that it is a casual environment where the main priority in entertainment. The amount of preparation and cooking that went into each meal sends a message of dedication and care for those who came to the party. With them sitting at the heads of the table it sent a message that the party was thrown by them and also it shows a commitment to socialise with the whole party. The territoriality of the space was all set around having a place where friends of diverse background could all be together in a pressure free …show more content…
Channel gives communicators various avenues with which to share their ideas. It was expressed through the examples of the TV show The Goldbergs sharing the experience of the jewish family, the social media discussion of pop culture figure Kanye West’s breakdown, and meeting a young professional from Germany face-to-face and sharing her experience of assimilating to American culture. The concept of perception showed how one’s views of their self affect how they to communicate, it was supported with the example of how a trip to Russia could affect the way one views Russian culture. Standpoint theory explains how individuals set multiple identities with which to view the world, the experience shows aspects of standpoint theory due to the different social climates that are ingrained in the job. Territoriality is using one 's environment to communicate a message, this was shown through the example of how a dinner party can communicate a multitude of messages to its
Define Standpoint theory is defined by Jandt (2012) as, “How individuals understand and construct a social world. rather than the belief that each of us must choose a single identity, standpoint theory contends that each of us can construct multiple identities. Standpoint theorist also incorporate the construct of power. Individuals whose identities include less powerful groups can see the world from that perspective as well as from the standpoint of those in power. However, those from more powerful groups never develop the need to see the world from the standpoint of the oppressed classes.” (p. 340).
Example
After applying standpoint theory to my life I have seen it pop up in many places. I used to work as a camp counselor, …show more content…
They were used to communicate many messages starting with the large table. The large table conveys that everyone there is together in the same group. Inviting people into one’s home is an act of kindness showing that you have an interpersonal connection. The dining room was the best decorated and furnished room in the home. This shows that bringing everyone together was very important. Having a television with soccer on shows that it is a casual environment where the main priority in entertainment. The amount of preparation and cooking that went into each meal sends a message of dedication and care for those who came to the party. With them sitting at the heads of the table it sent a message that the party was thrown by them and also it shows a commitment to socialise with the whole party. The territoriality of the space was all set around having a place where friends of diverse background could all be together in a pressure free …show more content…
Channel gives communicators various avenues with which to share their ideas. It was expressed through the examples of the TV show The Goldbergs sharing the experience of the jewish family, the social media discussion of pop culture figure Kanye West’s breakdown, and meeting a young professional from Germany face-to-face and sharing her experience of assimilating to American culture. The concept of perception showed how one’s views of their self affect how they to communicate, it was supported with the example of how a trip to Russia could affect the way one views Russian culture. Standpoint theory explains how individuals set multiple identities with which to view the world, the experience shows aspects of standpoint theory due to the different social climates that are ingrained in the job. Territoriality is using one 's environment to communicate a message, this was shown through the example of how a dinner party can communicate a multitude of messages to its