Subjective Interactionism analyzes someones actions based on what they perceive and not what is objectively true. 

Crossman, A. (January 29, 2020). What Is Symbolic Interactionism? Thoughtco.com. 

https://www.thoughtco.com/symbolic-interaction-theory-3026633 

Symbolic Interactionism is a theory originated by Herbert Blumer which states that symbols in society were subject to change based on each individual 

YouTube. (September 25, 2018). Symbolic Interactionism (Video). Youtube.com.  

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L33RvPHetik

We see symbolic interactionism in rape culture because within our interactions we develop a view of ourselves in relationship to sexualized violence which then affect how we interpret and act in the world.

The Claremont Colleges Library. (n.d.). Case Study: Cultural Transmission of Rape Culture. Pressbooks.claremont.edu 

https://pressbooks.claremont.edu/soc189gspring21group1/chapter/case-study-cultural-transmission-of-rape-culture/ 

Rape takes on multiple forms and it embraces different meanings based on the individual themselves. 

Hopkins, J. (n.d.). Perspectives On Rape and Sexual Assault. Kenplummer.com 

https://kenplummer.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/the-social-uses-of-sexuality-symbolic-interaction-power-and-rape.pdf 


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