Ogarenko T. Symbolic presentation of status-role transformations.

The dissertation is devoted to analyze status-role interactions using the symbol as a mechanism and resources of such interaction. The following aspects are presented in the dissertation: critical analysis of symbol conception (idea) and symbolic interaction in domestic and foreign sociology and mechanisms of its usage in status role presentations; ways of modernization of topic and conceptual research instruments of this aspect of human activity are proved; conditions of appearance and group formation mechanisms with role presentation over status positions dominance are shown; fashion tendencies in modern and post-modern societies in the context of status and role presentations and also in the modern Ukrainian society are investigated.