Imagining the effects of a virtual networking site where participants can create an avatar that is an online representation of a character different from their actual identity, a symbolic interactionist would argue that which of the following will occur?
A) men would likely use virtual networking more than women because it has a higher pay off due to men's traditional presence in the public sphere
B) virtual worlds must operate based on the same five major tasks of any society in order to ensure a social order
C) examining everyday interactions within the context of both online and offline communities can help us to further understand why humans think and act the way they do
D) the use of virtual networking helps to maintain the privileges of the most powerful as they are the ones that can afford the technology, thus contributing to the powerlessness of those who do not have access

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Symbolic interactionism focuses on the meanings and interpretations that individuals derive from social interactions. By examining interactions in both online and offline contexts, we can gain insights into human behavior and social processes.

Imagining the Effects of a Virtual Networking Site Where Participants