Which sociologist was most concerned with the study of how individual identity is formed in the course of interacting with other people?
A)Karl Marx
B)Emile Durkheim
C)Max Weber
D)George Herbert Mead
E)Talcott Parsons

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

George Herbert Mead is associated with the theory of symbolic interactionism, which emphasizes how individuals develop their sense of self through interactions with others and by interpreting symbols and meanings. Mead's work focuses on how individuals learn to take on the perspectives of others and integrate these perspectives into their own sense of self.

Which Sociologist Was Most Concerned with the Study of How