“Symbolic interactionism is the sociological perspective focusing on the role of symbols and how their meanings are shared and understood by those involved in human interaction” (Ritzer). Symbols can be hand gestures, sign, body languages, words or objects. The strengths of symbolic interactionism are the ability of interpretation and human communication. Since humans are able to think and develop thoughts, they are able to interpret what they see. They have the capacity to create meaning and understanding. This creates a strength by humans take in the different symbols, interpret it in their own way, and use it for human interaction. Sometimes the interpretation is the same throughout small groups, a society or
“Symbolic interactionism is the sociological perspective focusing on the role of symbols and how their meanings are shared and understood by those involved in human interaction” (Ritzer). Symbols can be hand gestures, sign, body languages, words or objects. The strengths of symbolic interactionism are the ability of interpretation and human communication. Since humans are able to think and develop thoughts, they are able to interpret what they see. They have the capacity to create meaning and understanding. This creates a strength by humans take in the different symbols, interpret it in their own way, and use it for human interaction. Sometimes the interpretation is the same throughout small groups, a society or