Question

Which concept is stressed by symbolic interactionists?

Answer 1

The concept that society is disrupted when one aspect has

problems is stressed by structural functionalists. Structural functionalism is

a theory in sociology that explains how the society would be affected based on the changes of the relationships of various institutions that make up the

society. One problem in one of these institutions may bring disruption in the

society according to this theory.

Answer 2

Symbolic Interactionism is one of the currents of micro-sociological thought, also related to anthropology and social psychology, which is based on the understanding of society through communication and has greatly influenced media studies. Symbolic interactionism falls within the interpretive paradigm. It analyzes the meaning of social action from the perspective of the participants. This paradigm conceives communication as a production of meaning within a given symbolic universe.