Question

The Occupy Wall Street movement of 2011 grew to be an international movement. Supporters believe that the economic disparity between the highest economic class and the mid to lower economic classes is growing at an exponentially alarming rate. A sociologist who studies that movement by examining the interactions between members at Occupy camps would most likely use what theoretical approach?A)Symbolic interactionismB)FunctionalismC)Conflict theoryD)Ethnocentrism

Answer 1

Answer:

A)Symbolic interactionism

Explanation:

Symbolic interactionism: In sociology, the term symbolic interactionism is referred to as the school of thought that describes an individual's social behaviour i.e, the way different persons interact with each other in a particular society through symbols.

According to Mead, an individual tends to develop his or her 'self' via social interactions. People generally use symbols while interacting.

In the question above, Occupy camps would most likely to use the symbolic interactionism.