Sociologists study the importance of _____, anything that stands for something else and has a particular meaning for people who
share a culture. Examples of this concept in U.S. culture are the statue of liberty, American flag, and the bald eagle. a. norms
b. values
c. symbols
d. beliefs
Symbols represent a concept or idea conveyed by a different one. Besides objects, actions can also become symbols (bowing your head in some cultures as a sign of respect).
Symbols are an important part of symbolic interactionist perspectives, which view society as constructed upon the interactions between its members and the meaning behind these interactions.
