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Hello everyone.
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In this lesson, we delve into a fascinating concept from the world of sociology that emerged as an alternative perspective to the psychoanalytic theories of the early 20th century, notably around the time when sigmund freud was developing his ideas about the self.
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This concept, known as the looking glass self, offers a unique lens through which to view the development of an individual's sense of self.
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Let's explore this theory, its definition, the sociologist who introduced it and its implications for understanding how we perceive ourselves through the eyes of others.
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The looking glass self.
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Let's start with the definition and an overview.
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The looking glass self is a sociological concept that suggests just an individual.
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Individual self concept is largely derived from how they believe others perceive them.
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According to this theory, our sense of self is developed through the three -step process.
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One, we imagine how we appear to others.
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Two, we imagine how others judge that appearance.
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And three, we develop a self -concept based on our understanding of how others perceive us.
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This process highlights the importance of social interactions and the formation of our self -identity, suggesting that our perception of ourselves is, to some extent, a reflection of how we believe we are viewed by the social world around us...
