A Sociological Approach On Self And Identity - 984 Words

In a variety of social interactions, we may question how individuals react or behave in certain situations. For example, if two people go on a date together there can be many communication errors such as not knowing what to say or how to act around that person. In society, there are vast situations in which people ask themselves how to behave in a specific situation and the affects society has on those decisions in everyday life. In Stets and Burke’s essay, â€Å"A Sociological Approach to Self and Identity†, there are many ways to view identities, interactions that influence those views in society, and the importance of commitment to identities. One main point in Stets and Burke’s essay are the many different views of the identity theories. The first view on identity is the collective view which is a particular group that focuses mainly on beliefs, and customs. 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