Symbolic Interactionism Calls Attention To

question 5

Multiple Choice

Symbolic interactionism calls attention to:

• A) how associations with deviant peers contribute to deviance
• B) how symbols are manipulated by the powerful to create meanings that cast the less powerful in a negative light
• C) how symbols are manipulated by the powerful to create wants and needs that the socially disadvantaged are unable to satisfy
• D) how the language and gestures of face-to-face communication shape individuals' conceptions of themselves
• E) b and c

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