Sociologyspeaking topic
Symbolic interactionism: does reality live in things themselves, or in the meanings we attach to them? Why is a ring never 'just metal'?
— Herbert Blumer, symbolic interactionism
practice with this topic
Set the timer (5-30 min), take 20 seconds of prep if you like, start talking. Jot your thoughts onto the sticky-note board.
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