. What is Goffman’s approach to social interaction and how can it be compared to a theatrical performance?
What will be an ideal response?
Ans: Goffman developed the dramaturgical approach to study social interaction as if it were governed by the practices of theatrical performance. People in their everyday lives are concerned with the presentation of self or in other words to create impressions in mind of others and the social situation. Discuss the role of front stage and back stage as well as impression management. Give an example.
KEY: Learning Objective: 4.5: Theorize social interaction from a sociological perspective.
REF: Cognitive Domain: Analysis
Answer Location: The Dramaturgical Approach: Erving Goffman
Difficulty Level: Hard
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