Mead

George Herbert Mead was a social psychologist and philosopher who developed a theory of the self and social development. He believed that our sense of self emerges through social interactions, as we communicate and take on the perspectives of others. This process helps us learn social norms and develop our identity. Mead emphasized that our individuality is shaped by society, and that understanding and empathy are key to social functioning. His ideas are fundamental to symbolic interactionism, a perspective that explores how people create shared meanings in everyday life.