Discussion: Concept of “the Looking-Glass
Self”
Discussion: Concept of “the Looking-Glass Self”
Explain Charles Horton Cooley’s concept of “the Looking-Glass
Self.” Then apply the concept of “the looking-glass self” to
describe hypothetically how a person who has an eating disorder
could have been influenced by others.
According to your text, parents of different social classes socialize
children differently. For example, middle-class parents are more
likely to stress independence and self-direction, whereas
working-class parents prioritize obedience to external authority.
Research shows that such socialization through families
potentially reproduce inequality. Do you agree or disagree?
Substantiate your argument with at least 2-3 examples from
academic sources.
Define what an ‘ascribed status’, an ‘achieved status’, and a ‘master
status’ are. Describe some ascribed statuses, achieved statuses,
and a master status from your life. How do these statuses make
you feel? Examine the positives and negatives of these statuses?
How did the example you gave become to be your master status?
Is the master status within your control to change, or is it a matter
of others’ perceptions?
What is ‘Social construction of Reality?’ Provide a couple of
examples either from your life or those found in the society to
elucidate the concept well.
Pick either Erving Goffman’s “Dramaturgical Theory” or Harold

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