The "Dramaturgical" Approach to Social Life Outlined by Erving Goffman

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Essay

The "dramaturgical" approach to social life outlined by Erving Goffman uses the stage as a metaphor for understanding how individuals behave in society. He argues that social actors use "impression management" to present themselves to others in all social situations. Explain "impression management" and present an example of how you have used this in your own life.

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Definitions:

Breast-Fed

Refers to infants who receive nourishment through their mother's breast milk, as opposed to being fed through artificial means such as formula.

Underweight

A condition where an individual's body weight is considered too low to be healthy, often defined by a Body Mass Index (BMI) below 18.5.

Inhibitory Neural Pathways

Neural pathways in the nervous system that use neurotransmitters to inhibit the action of target neurons, playing a key role in regulating various physiological and psychological processes.

Fetal Period

the stage of human development that begins around the ninth week after fertilization and continues until birth, characterized by rapid growth and maturation of body systems.