Goffman From A Dramaturgical Perspective

Personally, I do not believe that my life is a performance and everyone around me as the audience. However, it is what Goffman wants me to think since he refers to his attitude as dramaturgical perspective (Goffman, 1999). Furthermore, the book was published in 1959 before the social revolution in the 1960s exploded the anticipation of formality it documents, the assumptions concerning proper behaviour, making a good impression, and social distinction. The difference remains, of course, but individuals tend to act in ways, which consciously disavow differences in status and class instead of highlighting them. Moreover, Goffman’s underlying framework is valid, and it casts useful light on dilemmas of going online.
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