Define the theory symbolic interactionism using at least two articles from the EBSCO database. Then, apply the theory to a case study from the assigned readings on masculinity (i.e. choose one of the assigned articles and discuss how symbolic interactionism can be used to understand what is being discussed in the reading).
When discussing symbolic interactionism in related to your chosen reading, be sure to use the definitions of toxic masculinity and hegemonic masculinity (also from the assigned readings) when defining the terms in your own analysis. Analyze how these terms function in the case study/reading you choose to write about.
Are they at play?
Why or why not?
What are the implications and what can we do about the influence of toxic/hegemonic masculinity?
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