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Strengths
Underscores the relationship between the meaning of symbols and a person’s behavior. In a way, certain behaviors may be predicted.
Gives insight into small-scale human interactions.
Recognizes that perceptions of reality are variable and changing.
Considers the social environment in which learning takes place.
Sees humans as active, creative participants who construct their social world, not as passive, conforming objects of socialization (Blumer, 1969).
Weaknesses
Symbols may be interpreted incorrectly or differently among different groups of people.
It can be difficult to quantify things in Symbolic Interactionism (i.e. test the theory) because this theory deals with interpretations and is thus subjective by nature.
Overestimates the power of individuals to create their own realities, ignoring the extent to which humans inhabit a world not of their own making (Goffman, 1974).
Neglects the emotional dimension of human conduct, focusing strictly on logical behavior (Manis and Meltzer, 1978).
Not applicable to large-scale social structures (Manis and Meltzer, 1978).
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