Sometimes a Person Will Smile, but an Observer Notes That

question 69

Multiple Choice

Sometimes a person will smile, but an observer notes that the person's eyes look sad. Erving Goffman would say the sad eyes are part of the expression the person:

• A) gives
• B) gives off
• C) gets
• D) devoices

---

Definitions:

Patriarchal Society

A social system in which men hold primary power and predominate in roles of political leadership, moral authority, social privilege, and control of property.

Implications

The possible effects or results of an action or decision, especially those that are unintended or indirect.

Backlash

A strong and negative reaction against a social or political change, often aimed at reasserting traditional norms and values.

Concept

An abstract idea or a mental symbol that represents a thing, category, or quality, forming the basis of human knowledge and understanding.