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The document discusses the concept of the self as a product of social interaction, emphasizing that it develops through social experiences and is influenced by group life. Key theories by Charles Horton Cooley and George Herbert Mead are highlighted, including the 'Looking Glass Self' and the stages of self-development. Additionally, it explores the impact of postmodern society on self-identity, suggesting that it is now freely chosen and influenced by consumption and prestige symbols.

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Lesson 2 UTS

The document discusses the concept of the self as a product of social interaction, emphasizing that it develops through social experiences and is influenced by group life. Key theories by Charles Horton Cooley and George Herbert Mead are highlighted, including the 'Looking Glass Self' and the stages of self-development. Additionally, it explores the impact of postmodern society on self-identity, suggesting that it is now freely chosen and influenced by consumption and prestige symbols.

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V E S OF T HE S E L F

I C A L P ERSP EC T I
SO CIO L O G

du c t o f So c ie t y
lf as a P r o
The Se
SOciology
A discipline that expands our awareness and
analysis of the human social relationships, cultures,
and institutions that profoundly shape both our
lives and human history.
The Self as a
product of Social
Interaction
• The self is not present at birth
• It develops only with social experience
wherein language, gestures, and
objects are used to communicate
meaningfully
• Assumes that human behavior is
influenced by group life
• view of the self is formed thru
interactions with other people, groups,
and social institutions
We’ll be talking
about
Charles Horton Cooley
George Herbert Mead
Gerry Lanuza
Jean Baudrillard
LOOKING GLASS SELF
by Charles Horton Cooley
• describes the process wherein
individuals base their sense of self on
how they believe others view them
• since these perceptions are subjective,
there might be some wrong
interpretations of how others view
him/her
• would be critical if s/he thinks others
judge him/her unfavorably because s/he
could develop a negative self-image
Three Main Components
• We imagine how we must

appear to others

• We imagine the judgment of

that appearance

• We develop our self through

the judgment of others


“i” and “me” Self
by George Herbert Mead
• based on the perspective that the self emerges
from social interactions (observing and
interacting with others; responding to others’
opinions about oneself, and internalizing external
opinions, and internal feelings about the self)

• Me - represents learned behaviors, attitudes,


expectations of others and of society
• I - considered as the present and future phase of
the self; the impulses, sense of freedom, initiative
Development of the Self

• Preparatory Stage
• 0-3 years old
• Children start to imitate the
people around them but
without context
Development of the Self

2. Play Stage
• 3-5 years old
• Children learn to communicate
thru language and symbols
• Role-taking is exhibited and
the self is developing
Development of the Self

3. Game Stage
• begins in the early school
years; about 8-9 years old
• Children understand not only
their own social position but
also of others around them
• During this stage the self is
now present
The Self as a product of Postmodern
Society by Gerry Lanuza
• the attainment and stability of self-identity is
freely chosen
• it is no longer restricted by customs and
traditions
• self-identity continuously change due to the
demands of multitude of social contexts, new
information technologies, and globalization
Postmodernity and Prestige
Symbols by Jean Baudrillard
• Consumption structures the postmodern society
• Individuals achieve self-identity thru prestige symbols
that they consume; giving them a sense of power, feeling
of goodness compared with others
• With this, the self may be a never ending search for
prestige in the postmodern society
15 mins break

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