Self and Society

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This course examines the emergence of the “self” in western and modern global societies. Using various sociological perspectives and methods, the self is seen as a social product, imbued with appearance, ideology, culture and intersubjective meaning. We will explore how the self is performed and constructed and will examine the collage of selves that constitute the individual. The stages of social development of individual selves along with the impact of social media on identity will be examined. Topics here will include sociological components of identity such as race, class, gender, economy and religion.