Understanding Different Sociology Theories And Writing

Acknowledgements: I would like to thank Dr Kai Wang for his contribution in providing the foundation of symbolic interaction to me, allowing me the opportunity of understanding different sociology theories and writing this thesis. I would like to thank the following people for taking time to respond to my questionnaire and for their input which help me apply symbolic interaction to different social issues. They are Naseera, Nadeem, Mohammed, Naseema, Candy, Charmin, Deen, M.Arshaq, Shazia, Shabnam, Chloe, Sarah, Anita, Zehira, Yasmeen, Terrence, Sherina, Kelly, Arifa, Zandile, Farhana, Sushika, Saiyuri, Kyle, Dalene, Kajal, Kossie, Linda, Jenny, Caitlyn and Divashni. Abstract: According to symbolic interaction, people live into two worlds, a symbolic or a natural world. It includes meanings and values by using symbols. These meanings are made from interacting with different people and through these interactions objects, people and situations are given meaning. The meanings associated with objects, people and situations are thereafter internalized and interpreted. Throughout my thesis I will aim to define the symbolic interaction theory, understand its influence on social issues and the relevance of it with regard to modern society. In general, the meanings attached to both language and objects govern the way we think and the relationships we form. By means of a subjective questionnaire, I will show that people have different meanings attached to different objects. ThisShow MoreRelatedDorothy E. Smith1454 Words   |  6 PagesDorothy Edith Smith â€Å"Feminist Standpoint Theory and Institutional Ethnography† 1926- Dorothy E. Smith was born in North England in 1926. Dorothy E. Smith has lived a long life and commonly refers to it as â€Å"a long time ago and another world†. According to Smith, she has grown from the young woman to now due to several experiences. Smith has been employed in many different capacities such as a secretary and a clerk. 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