Mead’s theories laid the groundwork for the development of symbolic interactionism as a sociological perspective. This framework emphasizes that society is composed of the ongoing interactions between individuals and that these interactions are based on the meaning we give to things.

Mead’s theories on the self, society, and social behavior were groundbreaking and laid the foundation for symbolic interactionism, a major theoretical perspective in sociology. Mead’s personal life was marked by his commitment to social reform.

George Herbert Mead was an influential sociologist and philosopher who made significant contributions to the field of symbolic interactionism. His work laid the foundation for understanding how individuals develop a sense of self and how they interact with others in society.