Symbolic interactionism is part of social interactionism.

So to understand the concep

t of symbolic interaction theory, we need to understand what social interactionism is. Social i
nteraction is a form of information and social communication of at least two actors. During thi
s interaction, interaction will be performed, at the same time the adaptation of one action and
another action will take place. The concept of symbolic interaction theory is the idea that indi
viduals in mutual interactions do not react to the direct actions of others but read and interpr
et them. While a conflict theorist can concentrate on class differences in a political rally, a sy
mbolic interactionist is more interested in how people in the protesting community engage, a
s well as the signs and gestures demonstrators use to express their message. Symbolic inter
actionism abounds in societies. And the relationships vary depending on the environment in
which you work. For example, it’s about American Flag. The American flag to some is a sym
bol of freedom, hope, and pride. However, for others, the American flag can be seen as a sy
mbol of oppression. Depending on your interaction with the American flag, the meaning behi
nd it will be different. It seems that seeing the American flag coming down at Fort Sumter, aft
er Confederate forces fired on the Union’s garrison, had a profound effect on Northern Ameri
cans. The flag then became a symbol for the Union Army to keep fighting.