Paco Has Begun Using Symbolic Interaction as a Theoretical Perspective

question 43

Multiple Choice

Paco has begun using symbolic interaction as a theoretical perspective to think about the role of food in religious ceremonies. What is one possible critique of this approach?

• A) One cannot use symbols to study religious phenomena.
• B) Individual behaviors do not matter in religious ceremonies.
• C) Paco runs the risk of missing larger social context by focusing on symbolic communication.
• D) Religion involves inner meaning rather than communication between different sets of people.

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