Symbolic interaction theorists emphasize that social institutions exist because they perform five essential tasks: replacing members; teaching new members; producing, distributing, and consuming goods and services; preserving order; and providing and maintaining a sense of purpose.

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Symbolic interactionism focuses on the meanings and interpretations individuals give to social interactions, not on the functions of social institutions. The description aligns more with functionalist theory.

Symbolic Interaction Theorists Emphasize That Social Institutions Exist Because They