This document summarizes the key concepts and theorists of symbolic interactionism. It discusses the basic principles of symbolic interactionism and its focus on social interpretation and meaning. The Chicago School is introduced, along with seminal theorists like Mead, Goffman, and Hochschild. Mead contributed ideas around the development of the social self through interaction. Goffman's dramaturgical theory examined the presentation of self and impression management. Hochschild studied emotional labor and dissonance experienced by service workers.