Ashleigh Has Played a Number of Supporting Roles on TV

question 195

True/False

Ashleigh has played a number of supporting roles on TV sitcoms. In her last role, she understood her contract to obligate her to perform in 22 episodes for a stipend of $500 per episode. After completion of 11 episodes, Ashleigh became ill and was unable to complete the episodes in a timely manner. The studio claimed that Ashleigh broke her contract and they are not obligated to pay her. She is confident that an impartial third party will view her circumstances as exceptional and will rule that she be reimbursed for the 11 performances. She has agreed to mediation.

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Definitions:

Action and Interaction

Refers to the dynamic processes by which individuals take actions and respond to each other within a social context.

Dramaturgical Concepts

Ideas from the dramaturgical perspective in sociology, which analyzes social life as a series of performances, where individuals present themselves in ways that will be accepted by others.

Ervin Goffman

An influential sociologist known for his work on symbolic interactionism and the study of social interaction in everyday life.

Demeanor

The outward behavior or bearing of a person, indicating their character or mood.