Mead (George Herbert Mead)

George Herbert Mead was a sociologist and philosopher who studied how individuals develop self-awareness through social interactions. He believed that the self is shaped by communicating with others, especially through language and symbols. Our understanding of ourselves emerges from taking on the perspectives of others, which helps us learn social norms and roles. Mead emphasized that society influences personal identity, and our sense of "self" evolves as we engage with our community. His ideas are foundational in understanding how social environments shape individual behavior and consciousness.