Question

at the beginning of each school day, elementary school children rise and pay tribute to the u.s. flag. although they themselves probably are too young to understand this custom, what would a symbolic interactionist say is going on?

a) the children are solidifying their understanding of how a flag is displayed—how it is hung, when it is taken down, when it is at half - staff, and so on.

b) the teachers are using rationalization to help the children internalize rules of \order\ and
everence.\

c) the teachers are implementing rational choice theory by allowing the children to honor the flag in any way they see fit.

d) the children are acknowledging their allegiance to their nation; the flag itself is a symbol meant to stand in for the concept of \our country.\

Explanation:

Symbolic interactionism focuses on how symbols carry meaning and are used in social interactions. The U.S. flag is a powerful symbol representing the nation. Children paying tribute to it are acknowledging the symbolic meaning of the flag as a stand - in for the country.

Answer:

D. The children are acknowledging their allegiance to their nation; the flag itself is a symbol meant to stand in for the concept of "our country."