Symbolic Interactionism Is a Micro-Level Approach to Sociology

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Essay

Symbolic interactionism is a micro-level approach to sociology. It considers face-to-face interactions as the building blocks of larger social institutions. Describe how individuals interacting with each other can produce larger social institutions. Pick an example and describe how specific social acts can, when repeated by many people, create large-scale social structures.

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Definitions:

Diversity

The practice of including or involving people from a range of different social and ethnic backgrounds, including different genders, races, and sexual orientations.

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Inclusion Programs

Initiatives designed to ensure diverse groups are represented, welcomed, and valued within an organization.

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