Learning Outcomes Summarize symbolic interactionism Apply symbolic interactionism Sociological Paradigm #3: Symbolic Interactionist Theory Symbolic interactionism is a micro-level theory that focuses on meanings attached to human interaction, both verbal and non-verbal, and to symbols. Communication—the exchange of meaning through language and symbols—is believed to be the way in which people make sense of their social worlds. Charles … Continue reading Symbolic Interactionist Theory