Charles Cooley's The Looking Glass Self Charles Cooley's concept of the "looking glass self" explores how our self-concept is influenced by our perceptions of how others see us. This concept revolves around three key components: Firstly, we imagine how others perceive us, envisioning their judgments and reactions to our appearance, behavior, and actions. Secondly, we interpret the feedback we receive from others, whether positive or negative, which can significantly impact our self-esteem and self-perceptions. Lastly, based on these imagined perceptions and interpreted feedback, we develop a self-evaluation that shapes our sense of identity, values, and beliefs about ourselves. In today's society, the looking glass self concept remains highly relevant, especially in the context of social media, peer influence, cultural expectations, and the dynamics of interpersonal relationships. It emphasizes the social nature of the self and the intricate interplay between individual identity and social influences in shaping who we are. (How did you react to this perception? Did it align with yourself concept or challenge it?) (give me answer)
