Erving Goffman popularized the dramaturgical approach, which

A. focuses on the study of actors as representatives of the larger society.
B. compares everyday life to a theatrical performance.
C. emphasizes the dramatic consequences of political revolution.
D. uses theater as therapy to cure anti-social tendencies.


Answer: B

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