Topic 5: Symbolic Interactionism

Citing two sources, summarize what is meant by symbolic interactionism. (150-200 words)

Using your selected social problem from Topic 1, discuss how the ideas of Mead, Goffman, and Cooley apply, and what the strengths and weaknesses of their explanations of the social problem would be.(150-200 words)

How Theory Works

Using your selected social problem, cite two sources that discuss how symbolic interactionism explains your social problem.(150-200 words)

Citing two sources, explain whether symbolic interactionism has perpetuated your selected social problem, and how it might be used to create a solution for it. (150-200 words)