#symbolic interactionism

[dirkvl]

New Article: "Challenges and Opportunities in the International Reception of 'Communicative Constructivism'" by D. Vom Lehn (@dirkvl) and Margarethe Kusenbach #sociology #communicative #constructivism #constructionism #ethnography #video #sssi #emca

ABSTRACT In this article, we offer some observations on the international standing of communicative constructivism (CoCo), as discussed in scholarship published largely in German over the past decade (e.g., KELLER, KOBLAUCH & REICHERTZ, 2013; KNOBLAUCH, 2019a [2016]; REICHERTZ, 2009). We seek to explain why, in our view, CoCo has not thus far had a noticeable influence on academic discourse in…

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#ethnography #ethnomethodology #interactionism #sociology #symbolic interactionism #video

[babygirltangerine]

i often think about how the environment plays such a big role in the storytelling of the bullet train movie while also shaping the story itself, and all of the characters have such a unique way of interacting with their surroundings, with their belongings, and with objects in general. i'm also interested in the meanings they ascribe to these objects, so of course i have to make a post about it.

for the wolf, objects remind him of where he's been, what he's been through and what he's accomplished: we see his identity tied to the wolf pendant he'd been given as a boy, and he takes clothing articles from the people he kills (like the sunglasses, shoes, and hat) as he rises through the ranks of el saguaro's organization. it's also very meaningful that he wears his wedding suit to the train (and part of that is a belt that says mexico on it).

objects for tangerine signify who he wants to be - a lot of his identity management is wrapped up in portraying himself as polished, as wealthy, and as in control, and again, clothing and jewelry is a big part of this. also important to mention is his kleptomania and his compulsive need to accumulate as much as possible (which i interpret as a symptom of his growing up in poverty) and this is just one way the story clarifies that his image is an expression of desire and a crafted self rather than an authentic one. tangerine is constantly grappling for control and objects play a large part in establishing this theme, but objects are mostly in control of him, not the other way around.

objects for ladybug are tied to survival, not only for himself but for those around him. they're distractions and decoys, they buy time and disarm his opponents in intentionally non-lethal ways. he doesn't like guns. he doesn't like to kill, and he is incredibly resourceful in his pursuit of nonviolence. ladybug is in a constant state of damage control and the objects he chooses to discard or keep in his possession give him some sense of control over his bad luck.

objects for lemon provide a means of communication and a lens for understanding the world and the people around him. the sticker book objectifies the role thomas the tank engine plays in his life, and acts not only a reference for him to categorize personalities but also as a way to express his beliefs to those around him. percy sticker, diesel sticker, thomas sticker. i also like that objects for lemon tend to have protective qualities - the bulletproof vest saved him from the gunshots and tangerine's medallion saved him from drowning. when i rewatch the movie, i appreciate how this makes me feel like he's never in any real danger despite the massive target on his back as a black man ("i don't bleed").

objects for prince provide a way to get what she wants. she uses weapons - taser, rigged gun, explosives in the briefcase - and disguises to achieve her goals. she uses objects to manipulate people and paint a picture of herself as innocent and harmless. at the same time objects reveal her true nature, such as the shibumi novel she reads and the dangerous scissors-inspired hair clip. the hornet uses objects similarly. for her it's also all about stealth and weapons and disguises.

objects for shigeru relate to his past, the knowledge he's gained from it, his goals and his beliefs. thinking of the cane with the sword inside, how he fights with both, and the flowers - how he went into hiding and became a florist. we see him with flowers at various stages in his goal to get revenge on the white death (in the hospital room with wataru, as he boards the train, and when the white death has finally been defeated). when i think of shigeru and flowers, i also think of his trust in fate, the natural world and the forces of the universe.

for the white death, objects signify beginnings and endings. i associate the white death with his mask (again, identity management, the mask signals the birth of a new criminal empire and the emergence of its new leader) as well as the car he was meant to be in, and his robe and slippers. the beginning of his reign and the end of it, how objects symbolize his rise to power and the consequences he's now facing.

the importance of objects in the story can also be seen through the prominence of the briefcase, the water bottle, the rigged gun, the wolf's knife, and the tangerine and lemon truck, all of which serve a narrative purpose and have a presence in the story from the beginning to the end.

#put under a read more because it's a little long even though i tried to keep it short 😭 #but anyway #symbolic interactionism my beloved #im also not sure if shigeru's flowers have a specific meaning that i don't know about #i tried to look up what the flowers were but couldnt find anything #bullet train #meta #tangerine #lemon #ladybug #the wolf #the prince #the white death #shigeru kimura

[shamemp3]

need to find a theory to close-read mrs. dalloway through the perspective of for my paper due tmrw... but suddenly i dont know a single theory in mind. In fact what is a theory

#i will probably focus on a sociological/anthropological theory but i genuinely dk i cant think and this shit's due tmrw. i will just go to #bed and figure it out tmrw its not due till midnight #this is BADDDD #i could look at it through symbolic interactionism or actor-network theory. BUT IDK!!!!! #or looking glass self. I DONT KNOWWWWW #i cnt think. my dear socio/anthro lovers do u have any theories in mind having to do with interconnectedness/relationships/mundaneness #or identity ... or any theme from mrs. dalloway literally #z.txt

[transkenobis]

my bookmarks are a disaster why is this mgsv playthrough bookmarked under readings for my major. i mean if you wanted to you could argue that playing mgs is roughly the same experience as reading about symbolic interactionism. but i'm not sure that i do

#that's a lie i do want to make the mgs symbolic interactionism post #matt speaks #mgs

[ravs6709]

I need to stop getting myself into situations where I do my assignments on tumblr

#i had a slang assignment and one of the words i chose was blorbo; for anthro class #now for sociology we're looking at social media and well. im mostly on tumblr. about to write a whole essay about symbolic interactionism #on tumblr #ravi's randomness

[fossils3]

call me george the way i herbert on the mead

#sorry i love the symbolic interactionism theory

[rainbow-arrow]

the fact that i’m in grad school and it’s not the most unbarable part of my life is just. disrespectful 

#let's go #arrow does grad school #arrow does guard #is that the tag #i led a discussion on symbolic interactionism and fucking hell i'd do that eight times over finishing this season

[stabbysideblog]

Once I become a sociologist I'm going to become the most unbearable media analyzer

#Novel length essays on cdream from every sociological theory persepctive #(I realllly think about him a lot with symbolic interactionism like oh my god)

[mysisters-bike]

Why do you think people romanticize so much Eric and Dylan?

i pretty much answered this here, but i’ll also add in symbolic interactionism as an additional bit of flavor since we’re bringing romanticism into it.

symbolic interactionism is a sociological concept that breaks down symbolism in society + language. as humans, we assign meaning to objects, words, ideas, etc. based on what that means to us…therefore making it symbolic.

humans exchange feelings and ideas to connect with one another or to feel connected with one another. we may sometimes imbue meaning to things that go beyond their tangible qualities, like the personal nostalgia associated with celebrities or shows we loved as kids. OR another example is the overarching symbolism someone like eric and dylan may portray; there are a few things they could symbolize. the nostalgic 90s, an era adored by many. the carefree years of our adolescence and watching them be boys. the type of “revenge” the typical person never got on their high school bullies. i think young people romanticize that idea of freedom, an societal era they never experienced (the 90s was pretty fun, i don’t blame them), and the fact that they remind the adolescent of themselves. i mentioned in my other post they’re relatable because of their age. they were relatable because of their hobbies and music taste too; they weren’t that weird, and rock music is in. lastly, humans go crazy for what they can’t have.

in most cases, those romanticizing eric and dylan are adolescents. in rare cases, like lynn ann, adults can do it too, but not as commonly as we see it with the youth.

#columbine #dylan klebold #eric harris #true crime #tcc #true crime community

[catwouthats]

I didn’t want to post anything Loki related bc I don’t like promoting Disney shit after what they did (FUCK DISNEY! they donated 2 mil to Israel. So, don’t give them money y’all), yet somehow this is RELEVANT for social issues???

Basically

Mobius- Structural Functionalism

Sylvie- Conflict Theory

Loki- Symbolic Interactionism

But Loki and Mobius flip flop a little.

If you know sociology, this probably just damaged you emotionally. If you don’t know sociology, you are probably confused. Let me explain. Also I have more I want to say about what this all means. (SEASON 2 EPISODE 6 SPOILERS)

Structural Functionalism- Basically, things like institutions (schools, prisons, etc), roles (what you are expected to do), rules, and strict control are seen as important to hold society together. Each part is needed for the system to survive (else something else will try to take the broken system’s/part’s place… usually messy. Thinks break/slow.)

Conflict Theory- A lower class is oppressed by the upper class. Belief that the systems in place are made to oppress those who don’t have the power

Symbolic Interactionism- seeks to understand relationships between people. The importance of them on an individual level. Why and how one’s personal circle affects how they interact with the world as a whole. focusing on the symbols that help us give meaning to the experiences in our life. Symbols are subjective. Everyone has a different interpretation. The meanings of these symbols can change.

Mobius- Was devoted to TVA (institution). Generally interested in how to use the system as it is. Likes the structure and set up (until later?). Doesn’t question authority (until others do. Follows norms and peer pressure). Did not want to know who he was a while (against social norms in his society that was the TVA institution)

Sylvie- TVA oppressed her all her life. She’s interested in all the people wronged by imbalanced power that is the TVA (herself and everyone along branching times). Interested in equality. Mad at bourgeois (She is passionate and didn’t know as much as Loki —WHO WAS FUCKING TIME SLIPPING SO OFC IT MADE MORE SENSE TO HIM— so ofc she gets mad and makes “rash decisions” bc in her eyes they are logical.)

Loki- Personal. Think “Why?” Questions. Why did He Who Remains do this? Why do I have to be alone? He’a affected by his family/friends. THAT is what causes him to invoke change in society. He doesn’t admit it at first, but it’s clear that he treats everything personally to him. He is a God, something I see as more symbolic rather than functional because it makes everything personal to him on a different scale. The symbol of the TVA changed it’s meaning to the tree of life because of him.

He fixed it all by fixing his personal issues… or breaking them. It’s not how real life exactly works —it’s magic— but it’s interesting. It makes an interesting point. Not that one person is the hero, but that, despite EVERYONE’s group work, still at least ONE person had to give up living (usually it’s too many).

The reason I bring this up is because, again, it is so interesting. I thought this was gonna be copaganda (that one Ep Loki says some wack shit.. which he doesn’t agree with anymore I don’t think bc he literally ripped it apart)(maybe it still is copaganda?? Idk, that’s not the point of this thing). This media actually showed the importance of each social theory individually though. AND HOW THEY CAN WORK TOGETHER TO BRING CHANGE! I’d argue they need to work together to bring change.

You need to have that closeness to each other, that understanding of why people are reacting in ways (symbolic interaction). So you can grow stronger as an organized group and figure out plans (structural functionalism). So you can stand up STRONG to your oppressor without leaving ANYONE behind, so you can reduce the HARM of the oppressive system (conflict theory).

I know this is all over the place and I apologize. It seems weird to talk about something so serious using a show (especially when the thing owning that show is part of what you’re speaking out against??)(like seriously wtf Disney!??? Fuck you!!!??)

That said —off topic again— when it comes to Loki, I think he is going to have to find away to be with Sylvie & Mobius again. He has no defenses. They, Sylvie and Mobius, are his defenses. They help him to not die/kill others. They help keep the TVA workers stable to support him. They help keep things in check so no one gets treated unfairly. He needs both of them.

Anyways, back on topic, this can all be overwhelming. Society as a whole. Just remember that we have each other’s backs. You might not feel it yet, but trust me, more and more people are coming together. They/we are doing more and more amazing things, things that get bigger and bigger with more of an impact.

We are stopping weapons from being shipped.

We are boycotting.

We are donating to support.

We are spreading the word.

There is love, it’s just not ever given by the oppressors. Don’t ever look for love there; the people that are hurting family and friends are not ever going to give you love.

Also, if any part of this is off or insensitive please let me know. I’m terrible at being socially human, like my words don’t get interpreted how I interpret them.

#if this convinced you to watch loki #pirate that shit #don’t give money to assholes #loki #sociology #loki theories #loki analysis #lokius #sylki #sylkius #loki s2 spoilers #loki finale #not gonna tag other things bc this is just a film theory and I don’t feel it’s important to any convo

[dirkvl]

New Article: "When Less Is More: The Semiotic Privilege of Status Downplay" by Hamutal Jaffe-Dax #sssi #sociology https://doi.org/10.1002/symb.695 @WileySociology

We have just published Hamutal Jaffee-Dax’s article “When Less Is More: The Semiotic Privilege of Status Downplay”.  Members of SSSI can access the review HERE and by clicking the image below. To join SSSI and subscribe to Symbolic Interaction from $35 (£30) please click HERE.

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[cryingatships]

Something something about boundaries, barriers, curtains and mirrors in I Feel You Linger in the Air trailer

I do love the lace curtains. Should I buy some for my rooms? They're hard to clean tho

Oh poor poor boy. It's not easy to hide yourself and your love, eh. You're gonna go through so much.

OOH. A fragmented sense of self and reality? Why is this so eerily similar to the bars of a cell in a prison

An aesthetic love nest. Goals. I do hope nothing drags them out of the safety of this place

Reflection huh.

Flirting technique no 1: Back them against a pillar so they can't run away

He's losing his reality and self??? Still too affected by today's class on self, individual and social reality and symbolic interactionism, maybe I should study instead of scrolling through tumblr

Two Worlds. Hehehe did you see what I did here...still waiting for more news about *that* series

A Mirror AND barriers??!!

I'll throw my hands at anyone who comes between them

Flirting technique no 2: Faint.

They look so happy ueueue

#i feel you linger in the air #ifylita #the name is tooo loong oke #very pretty much aesthetic #yeah what is it with deehup associated series' n boundaries hmmm #the amount of yearning in this series

[fanficsiwillneverwrite]

The Symbolic Interactionism Theory 

#The Big Bang Theory #shamy #sheldon cooper #amy farrah fowler #fanfiction #AO3 fanfic #the big bang theory fanfiction #script format

[shamemp3]

i dont even know if i want to pursue sociology or anthropology in my masters...it will probably be anthro but i love socio...and even WITHIN anthro there's so many options i cant pick btwn like social justice & inequality, economy work & development, critical health studies/medical anthropology, linguistics & semiotic anthropology, and sociocultural anthropology

#i love this topic too much to choose...and most of my papers on socio are about addiction which falls under medical anthropology but idk #if i want to do medical anthro... #because i also LOVE symbolic interactionism and a focus on subcultures and interpersonal relationships & the self #z.txt

[mogai-sunflowers]

should I cutely write an essay about why I hate symbolic interactionism theory and it’s implications about people and society or should I be normal

#reign rambles

[ravs6709]

I need to stop getting myself into situations where I do my assignments on tumblr

#i had a slang assignment and one of the words i chose was blorbo; for anthro class #now for sociology we're looking at social media and well. im mostly on tumblr. about to write a whole essay about symbolic interactionism #on tumblr #ravi's randomness