Examlex

Solved

According to Erving Goffman, People Define Situations Interactionally Through Expressions

question 81

Essay

According to Erving Goffman, people define situations interactionally through expressions of behavior, which are the tools we use to project our definition of a situation to one another. Explain what Goffman means by expressions given and expressions given off.


Definitions:

Anal Sex

A sexual activity involving insertion of the penis into the anus of a partner.

Adequate Lubrication

The sufficient production of bodily fluids to reduce friction during sexual activity or other physical activities, enhancing comfort.

Abstinence

The deliberate choice to refrain from engaging in certain activities, commonly used in the context of avoiding sexual intercourse or the consumption of alcohol and drugs.

Celibacy

The state of abstaining from marriage and sexual relations.

Related Questions