Symbolic Interactionism, a key sociological theory, offers a profound understanding of how individuals interpret and shape their social reality through the use of symbols, language, and communication. This theory, which focuses on the micro-level interactions between individuals and society, was significantly shaped by George Herbert Mead, an American philosopher and sociologist active in the early 20th century. Mead’s work laid the foundation for understanding how individuals develop self-concepts and social identity through interaction with others, ultimately influencing broader social structures and institutions. His theory on symbolic interactionism underscores the importance of meaning-making in human interaction, where individuals act based on the meanings they attribute to people, objects, and events around them. George Herbert Mead and Symbolic Interactionism George Herbert Mead (1863–1931) was an influential figure in the development of American pragmatism and social ...