The Thomas Theorem

 

 

 

 

The Thomas Theorem states, “If men define their situations as real, they are real in their consequences.” This is the “social constructionist” view on society: we create realities in the social world simply because we believe something is real or necessary, and act accordingly. What does this mean to you? What is a real-life example of this theorem, and how does the theorem apply to that example?
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In what ways has the development of social media been good for society? In what ways has it been bad for society? Why is a society that uses social media different from one that doesn’t? How does the usage of social media change the way people interact with, relate to, and perceive/judge each other?

The Thomas Theorem

 

 

A. Explain the Thomas Theorem. What does the Thomas Theorem suggest about reality? What would the Thomas Theorem suggest about the legitimacy of Santa Claus? How would the Thomas Theorem explain the belief in Santa Claus, is the belief legitimate, explain?
B. If an adult has an imaginary friend, a friend no one else is capable of seeing, hearing, etc., according to the Thomas Theorem, how should this individual be treated? Is this belief legitimate? How should we handle an individual with such beliefs (according to the Thomas Theorem)?
C. What is the looking-glass self? How important is our race, class, sex, or religion to the development of our self-identity?
Be critical of your essays. Fully develop your essays! You must support your essays with the reading and/or lecture materials (or other scholarly works). Your opinion is not a scholarly work (20 pts)