A man "streaked" (ran around nude)at Harvard's graduation ceremony.How would George Herbert Mead's theory interpret streaking? The streaker:

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A man "streaked" (ran around nude)at Harvard's graduation ceremony.How would George Herbert Mead's theory interpret streaking? The streaker:

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According to George Herbert Mead's theory, individuals have a sense of self, or "I," that is in constant interaction with the social world around them, or the "me," which includes the generalized other. The streaker, in this case, is likely aware of the reactions that his actions will provoke from the generalized other (i.e. the audience at the graduation ceremony), but is choosing to act in a way that goes against social norms and expectations for his own enjoyment. Therefore, choice B is the most suitable interpretation of the streaker's behavior based on Mead's theory.

A Man "Streaked" (Ran Around Nude)at Harvard's Graduation Ceremony