Charles Cooley

Charles Cooley was an American sociologist and the son of Michigan Supreme Court Judge Thomas M. Cooley. He is best known for his concept of the "looking-glass self" and his contributions to symbolic interactionism.

The looking-glass self is a sociological concept developed by Charles Cooley. It suggests that people's self-perception is shaped by their understanding of how others perceive them. According to Cooley, we develop our self-image based on how we think others see us.

Symbolic interactionism is a sociological theory that focuses on the subjective meanings that individuals attach to social interactions and how these meanings are reflected in their behavior. Charles Cooley was a key contributor to symbolic interactionism, along with other sociologists such as George Herbert Mead.

In addition to his work on the looking-glass self and symbolic interactionism, Charles Cooley made significant contributions to the field of social psychology. He also wrote extensively on the concept of social organization and the relationship between the individual and society.

Charles Cooley was born in 1864 in Michigan, United States. He grew up in Ann Arbor and attended the University of Michigan, where he studied economics and political science. After completing his undergraduate degree, he went on to earn a law degree from the University of Michigan Law School. However, he eventually decided to pursue a career in sociology.