The study of human behavior.
Refers to social behavior, society, patterns of social
relationships, social interaction, and culture that
surrounds everyday life.
Sociology
One of the pioneering contributors to sociological
perspective and created the concept of the looking glass self.
Charles Cooley
Concept which states that people’s self understanding is
constructed, in part, by their perception of how
others view them.
The looking glass self
Self–from experience as we learn to interpret situations by “taking on the role o f the other”
According to this, the self is not there from birth, but it
is developed over time from social experiences and activities.
Theory of social self
Pioneer of the theory of social self
George Herbert Mead
3 activities that develop the self according to Mead.
- Language
- Play
- Games
It develops self by allowing individuals to respond to each other through symbols, gestures, words, and sounds
Language
It develops self by allowing individuals to take on
different roles, pretend, and express expectations of
others.
It develops one’s self-consciousness through role-playing.
Play
It develop self by allowing individuals to
understand and adhere to the rules of the activity.
Games
2 sides of self according to Mead.
- Me
- I
The side of self that is considered as the socialized aspect of the individual.
It represents learned behaviors, attitudes, and expectations of others and the society.
Me
Side of self that is considered the present and
future phase of the self.
It represents the individual’s identity based on response to the ‘me’.
“I”
Its primary function is to reproduce society, both biologically through procreation socially through socialization.
Family
It functions as socialization agents for children and adults in several ways including internet, newspaper, news, television, etc.
Mass media
Children tend to develop the same religious beliefs as
their parents.
Religion
In here, teachers and other students are the source
of expectations that encourage children to think and
behave in particular ways.
School
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Lesson 120
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Lesson 240
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Lesson 362
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Lesson 431
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Anthropological Perspective24
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Sociological Perspective16
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Physical aspect of self4
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Material self13
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Sexual Aspect of Self90
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G1 - Digital Aspect of Self8
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G2 - Political Aspect of Self52
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G3 - Spiritual Aspect of Self16
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Managing and Caring26
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Setting Goals41
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Taking Charge of Oneself36
