THE SELF,
SOCIETY and
CULTURE
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The Impact of External Reality on the Development of the Self: A Case Study of Tarzan, Slides of Law
The relationship between the self and external reality through the lens of the famous literary character Tarzan. Tarzan, who grew up in isolation from human beings, is used to illustrate how our interaction with our environment shapes our identity. The self is defined as separate, self-contained, unitary, and private, but social constructionists argue that it is also in constant interaction with society and culture. a valuable resource for students of psychology, sociology, and anthropology, particularly those interested in the study of identity and human development.
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THE SELF,
SOCIETY and
CULTURE
What is the relationship between external
reality and the self?
TARZAN
The little boy named Tarzan was left in the middle
of the forest. Growing up, he never had an interaction
with any other human being. He only interacts with
apes and other animals. Tarzan grew up acting
strangely like apes and unlike human. Tarzan became
an animal, in effect.
His sole interaction with them made him just like one of them. Human will not develop as human without intervention.
What is Self?
The self, in contemporary literature and even
common sense, is commonly defined by the following
characteristics:
Separate
Self-contained, Independent and Consistent
Unitary
Private
(Steven 1996)
SELF BY SEPARATE
The self is distinct from other self
The self is always unique and has its own identity
One cannot be another person. Even twins are distinct from other selves.
SELF IS UNITARY Self is the center of all experiences and thoughts that runs through a certain person
SELF IS PRIVATE
Each person sort out information, feelings, emotions, and thought process within the self
This whole process is never accessible to anyone but the self.