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... > social science subjects > sociology > social interaction > human relationships > theoretical approaches to studying relationships > symbolic interaction theories
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symbolic interaction theories  

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  • Symbolic interactionism is a sociological perspective on social life based on the ideas of George H. Mead and other pragmatists in the early 20th century. It is a broad theoretical perspective that has spawned a number of important variations and some specific theories. [Source: Encyclopedia of Human Relationships; Symbolic Interaction Theories]

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