W12.1

 1. Summary

Dramaturgical sociology is a micro-sociological approach to examining everyday social interactions, comparing these interactions to a stage play with "actors," "audience," as well as "front stage" and "back stage" areas. This framework was proposed by Erving Goffman in his 1956 book, *The Presentation of Self in Everyday Life*, drawing inspiration from Kenneth Burke's concept of dramatism. Goffman argued that self-presentation is shaped by the context of time, place, and audience, manifesting through front stage and back stage behaviors. The front stage is where individuals perform according to social expectations in front of an audience, utilizing settings and personal fronts. The back stage is a private area where performers can relax and step out of their roles without audience observation. The off-stage area is where actors and audience interact informally outside the structured performance context. Goffman outlined seven key elements of dramaturgical analysis: belief in the role, the front (or mask), dramatic realization, idealization, maintenance of expressive control, misrepresentation, and mystification. He highlighted that individuals carefully manage their performances and impressions to influence others' perceptions, with teamwork being essential for successful social interaction. Dramaturgical sociology provides a distinctive lens to explore the intricacies of human behavior by examining the interplay of roles and settings.


2. Interesting Points

Goffman's comparison of daily life to a theatrical performance, where everyone plays various roles, sheds light on the hidden motives and strategies behind our everyday actions.


3. Questions

Whose ideas were influential in shaping Goffman's dramaturgical sociology concept?

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