Thursday, September 29, 2016

H- The Presentation of the Self in Everyday Life (pg 135-146)


Goffman explains how face-to-face interactions have a significance in socialization. He sets the idea that socialization is much like a theatrical performance. We have a variety of roles, the world is our stage and the audience is those around us. Since we constantly feel like we are being watched, there is a sense of having to impress. We try to impress or be impressed because we are trying not to embarrass ourselves. The way we act is influenced by what we are wearing who our audience is where we are and what is expected of us.

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