Interactionist Perspective

The Interactionist Perspective is a sociological approach that focuses on the everyday interactions between individuals and how these shape social meanings and behaviors. It emphasizes that people create and interpret symbols, such as language and gestures, during their interactions. This perspective highlights the importance of personal experiences and the subjective meanings individuals assign to situations. By examining how people negotiate and adjust their actions in social contexts, the Interactionist Perspective helps us understand how society is formed and maintained through small, everyday encounters rather than just larger social structures.