Paco has begun using symbolic interaction as a theoretical perspective to think about the role of food in religious ceremonies.What is one possible critique of this approach?
A) One cannot use symbols to study religious phenomena.
B) Symbolic communication does not matter in religious ceremonies.
C) Paco runs the risk of missing larger social context by focusing on symbolic communication.
D) Religion involves inner meaning rather than symbolic communication between people.

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Symbolic interactionism focuses on small-scale interactions and symbols, which might lead to overlooking broader social structures and contexts that also influence religious ceremonies.

Paco Has Begun Using Symbolic Interaction as a Theoretical Perspective