Symbolic interactionism is a sociological theory that provides a lens through which to examine the dynamics of human behavior (Blumer 1969:79). It explores how people create and interpret symbols to communicate meaning, shapes their interactions, and shapes their identities within social structures (Blumer 1969:79). According to George Herbert Mead and Herbert Blumer, this theoretical framework argues that people’s actions are determined by the meanings they assign to objects and that social interactions act as a catalyst for the construction of these meanings (Blumer 1969:82).
The Symbolic Violence of Progressives
I am currently exploring the incorrect, immoral, indecent, or just plain odd behaviors that proliferate in online spaces. As a part of this exploration,…