Give an Overview of Goffman's Dramaturgical Perspective

question 59

Essay

Give an overview of Goffman's dramaturgical perspective. How does this model of social behavior differ from the symbolic interactionist perspective (i.e., Chicago school symbolic interactionism)? Describe how the concepts and processes Goffman identified have been applied to behavior in college classrooms. To what extent does the dramaturgical approach enhance our understanding of behavior in this and other social settings?

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A financial analysis technique that compares line items in financial statements over a series of periods to identify trends or changes.

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