Soroya notices that her older sister gives some of her friends a high five, but other friends get a hug. Soroya is MOST likely noticing which of the following sociological theories at work?

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Responses

conflict theory

conflict theory

functionalist perspective

functionalist perspective

sociological imagination

sociological imagination

symbolic interactionalism

1 answer

Soroya is MOST likely noticing symbolic interactionalism at work. This theory focuses on the meanings and interpretations individuals assign to social interactions and symbols, such as the different physical greetings (high five vs. hug) that can signify different levels of intimacy or friendship.