Symbolic system | Psychology Wiki | Fandom
psychology.fandom.com › wiki › Symbolic_systemThe term symbolic system is used in the field of anthropology and sociology to refer to a system of interconnected symbolic meanings. The sub-fields of symbolic anthropology and structural anthropology study symbolic systems. For example, in the study of kinship roles, the matrix of symbolism manifested by ritualistic behavior such as marriage, divorce, dating etc. is often referred to by this term.
Symbolism | Psychology Wiki | Fandom
https://psychology.fandom.com/wiki/SymbolismSymbolism is a form of communication, by the systematic or creative use of arbitrary symbols as abstracted representations of concepts or objects and the distinct relationships in between, as they define both context and the narrower definition of terms. In a narrow context, "symbolism" is the applied use of any iconic representations which carry particular conventional meanings.