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SOCIAL SCIENCE

(BN307)
ASSIGNMENT
Name : KHADIJAH ADNAN
Roll no: 02
Batch: BS-NUTRITION
SYMBOLIC INTERACTIONISM
It is a micro-level social perspective that talks about how society is a set of
daily interactions that are guided by symbols. It emphasizes that individuals
interpret and give meaning to symbols based on their own subjective
beliefs, values etc.

Today we’ll apply this perspective on one of the social problems


“RACIAL DISCRIMINATION”
RACIAL
DISCRIMINATION
Racial discrimination remains a prevalent force in
society that shapes thinking and opportunities
which are provided on the basis of certain race or
because of personal characteristics associated
with race such as hair texture, skin color, or facial
features.
Symbolic interactionism emphasizes how
social norms and daily interactions help
people interpret racial phenomena.

Discrimination frequently occurs at the micro-


level through personal interactions , for
instance people behavior towards certain race
can create stereotypic discrimination like in
today’s societies black people are often seen
as evil or bad people.
Language, attire, and cultural practices are
examples of symbols that greatly influence how
others view race. For example, Muslims are
often portrayed as terrorists or extremists due to
their dressing.

The media also serves as a significant symbol


that is responsible for supporting or contradict
racial stereotypes which can affect how the
society and individual opinions are perceived.

Racial identities are developed by encounters


with other people. Perspective on our own race
and other’s race can be influenced by either
positive or negative comments from friends,
family and society.
Racial discrimination can also occur when
people call certain individuals with racial slurs,
this could create a hostile and fearful
environment for those who are targeted and
Interpretation of actions can also explain
could create feelings of low esteem and
racial discrimination like a person of color
insignificance.
showing anger and frustration would be seen
as a dangerous and aggressive person but a
Racial discrimination can reduce job white person showing the same emotion would
opportunities for employees of color. For be considered harmless.
example, Glass ceiling which is an invisible
institutional barrier that limits deserving and
qualified people from advancing upwards in
their careers. This barrier is developed due to
discrimination on the basis of race .
CONCLUSION
Symbolic interactionism can be used to explain
racial discrimination as it provides a closer look to
how social interactions and symbols lead to
discrimination. By focusing on this perspective it
can help understand the complications of racial
discrimination and how society views it.
THANK YOU!

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