Analysis of 'The Presentation of Self in Everyday Life'
Title: Analysis of 'The Presentation of Self in Everyday Life'
Category: /Social Sciences/Sociology
Details: Words: 1002 | Pages: 4 (approximately 235 words/page)
Analysis of 'The Presentation of Self in Everyday Life'
Category: /Social Sciences/Sociology
Details: Words: 1002 | Pages: 4 (approximately 235 words/page)
Erving Goffman's The Presentation of Self in Everyday Life provides a detailed description and analysis of process and meaning in everyday interaction. Goffman writes from a symbolic interactionist perspective, emphasizing a qualitative analysis of the components of the interactive process. Through a sociological analysis he explores the details of individual identity, group relations, and the movement and interactive meaning of information. Goffman's perspective provides insight into the nature of social interaction and the psychology of
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everyday to the larger social world.Goffman's The Presentation of Self in Everyday Life overall provides insight into the nature of interpersonal interaction and the institutions to which interaction applies. Despite methodology, Goffman's work displays an analytical thoroughness in dealing with an interesting area of social thought. Through an inquiry into the everyday life of humanity, Goffman's work provides an effective foundation for understanding the nature of social interaction and the development of the individual.