Erving Goffman was an interaction theorist that proposed the idea of the dramaturgical approach. The dramaturgical approach could be described as presentation or image polishing in an effort implant certain impressions in the minds of others. I view dramaturgical analysis as almost a subconscious act or that it has been ingrained in our mind over time. This idea can be placed in our mind through the agents of socialization, such as mass media, family dynamics, peer groups, and the greater world. I know as a young person I have come to realize what is a socially acceptable appearance is and how that should be achieved. The concept of dramaturgical analysis influences how I present myself to others. Goffman presents the comparison to that of Shakespeare and a stage. The back stage is like a maintenance rehearsal for the real world and what our final presentation will look like. The front stage is our final presentation and polished look. I truly believe that dramaturgical analysis is a part of everyone’s daily routine in one fashion or another. FireFan001
I think his study is very good, on how he study on the human things that we do. I like it in the video when she said, "We act different when we are with other people. I do agree with him when he said when we are out, with someone, we are on the front stage. "We are on our best behavior" I do think this ios a everyday thing, we do, and see everyday. Someone one who is young of age, probably wouldn't know how to act in a public setting. So, they wont fit here with this study. The study he did was very good, and very interesting. I do agree that we are always on our best behavior when we are out with people, or going to a job interview. We always want people to think good of us, never think of us, as a bad person. I think the interaction study was great! And, put some very good information into me. I do agree with the 6 orders that he came up with. I do agree with the interactions we have are always the same. Our interactions don't always be face to face. It can be over the phone, sliding in someones "DM" so there are so many ways to interact with people.
I would like to expunge on the fact that we use dramaturgical analysis in our interactions outside of being face to face. I would also agree we groom our online appearance too. We often will take 30 selfies until we pick the perfect one, spend ten minutes on crafting the perfect message to slide into the “DM’s,” or go through Facebook and un-tag embarrassing photos from middle school. Dramaturgical analysis is not only out in the open but also behind the screen as well. FireFan001
I find Erving Goffman’s work of the Dramaturgical Approach to be so extremely true. Goffman states that the world is like a stage and people manipulate their audience on how they want to be viewed by their audience. I know this is true because I have seen it by many people and I myself am a prime example. When I come home after a long day at work, I will put sweatpants on, put my hair up, take my makeup of, etc. But would I go out in public like that? No way. When I am going out I put makeup on, put nicer clothes on. I want people to see me as the best version of myself. This supports his points that people are different in social settings than alone and that we want to guide and control how others see us. When we are in social settings we are on the front stage, and when we are isolated and alone we return to the back stage.
I agree with you, and I like how you used a physical example of yourself because it shows that front stage can be a physical (like how you change clothes and take your makeup off) when front stage can also be the way we communicate with others for an example talking to a police officer vs. one of your best friends. chicagoblackhawks001
I thought it was relate able when you talked about coming home from work and just sliding into sweats, hair a mess not caring. But then, I think the instant we step outside our house we check our hair in the mirror ever so slightly, maybe we choose the nikes over the slippers when going out. This approach is so intriguing because it literally happens to us all daily, and I think we've been almost conditioned to being aware that people are watching us, and judging every little action we do. MacD001
Before reading this I sort of disagreed with Goffman, but with your example of going home and doing all that and how you would not look like that out in public sort of changed my mind. It is almost sad that society acts like this though. We shouldnt care what people think. Yatchy001
Erving Goffman was a theorist who researched human activity and came up with ‘dramaturgy’. Dramaturgy defined by Goffman is the theatrical representation of life using impression management as a tool and that has two different sides. One side is front stage and the other side is backstage. Front stage is when we are being social with others and putting on a ‘show’ an essentially manipulating people to like you. Backstage is when you are not being social with any one, usually by yourself in your own comfortable space relaxing being yourself. I think this theory is very true, especially because when we are with others (front stage), we act completely different than when we are by ourselves (back stage). I also believe that our front stage varies from person to person because for example we are not going to act the same to our professors compared to our best friend. chicagoblackhawks001
One thing I really thought was interesting about the dramaturgical analysis was the idea that we as humans play a certain role everyday. In the video it talked about us being "actors and actresses". This is kind of scary because I don't think most of us would like to think about the fact we're all just "pretending" or acting out life in roles. But in fact it is true. We react, and communicate a certain way based on social norms. Society tells us how to dress or look our best. What kind of brands of clothing makes us look better. Another concept that I thought was interesting was the idea that ultimately we as humans are our own "character" try to convince people around us believe to we're something we're not sometimes. MacD001
I definitely agree with you on the point that it is very scary to think of ourselves as “actors and actresses” in the real world social settings. We wanna proclaim to the world that we are our own selves and it is basically a sign of success to be one hundred percent true to yourself. Yet like you stated, to a certain extent it is true that we are dressing to fit into society most of the time. I would like to think that we are dressing for ourselves, even though everyone knows that we all try and impress others in one way or another through our appearance. Aloha001
I have to agree with the woman in the clip who proclaims her appreciation of Erving Goffman’s theories. His theories discussed in the video make a lot of sense to me and I assume to most everyday people. The need to control how others see us and guide their thoughts and perceptions about us is something we do nearly every moment of the day in all of our interactions. For a lot of us, it is a horror to even think the stranger at the grocery store might think of you as unattractive, rude, or anything else we have labeled as negative. Another aspect Goffman believes very strongly in that I found interesting was how we present ourselves so drastically different while alone versus in social settings. Yet, I think to some degree we really are quite similar in both settings and I wouldn’t personally go as far as saying human beings are social con artists. If we are someone who is the positive person in a social setting and can always stay cool and collected, we are more than likely not going to a full out drama queen while alone. Aloha001
I agree that it is interesting how we all have control over how others see us because if we didn't we would have no sense of independence. I agree that the term "con artist" is a little drastic, but I do think that people are very different when they are alone. Cool and collected people aren't drama queens, but there are things that that person will hold back depending on the situation. I think it depends on how strong the social influence of the situation is when determining how different a person is from their front-stage self. HAL001
I also agree that Erving Goffman's theories are very simple and easy to understand, yet they do cover a lot and help make sense of these concepts. I do feel that it is true when he states that people are, in a way, social con artist because they do manipulate or alter the way you see them verses how they really are when they are alone.
I like Goffman's approach because he believed that individuals have a lot of control over their roles in society while a lot of sociologist think that humans are only a product of their society. Goffman does recognize that society is an important influence on how we act, but what supports the fact that individuals have a lot of control is how people raised in the same environment, of the same social class, gender, etc., are still very different. I also like how Goffman describes a front and back stage. There is a lot of criticisms of people who are “fake”, but Goffman says that most people are acting. Most people get very good at changing themselves in their environment and that shouldn't be regarded as something bad, especially because we all do it. Overall, I think the strongest aspect of Goffman's dramaturgical theory is that it incorporates both the society and the individual and shows how those two work together (front stage) and separately (back stage). HAL001
I like the way you word this. people do have control over their own personalities and how to present them to others. The thing that sucks is bullying. A lot of people get bullied because they show that back stage personality and people who don't respect others and themselves make fun of them to make their selves feel better and to show off their own front stage personality that quite frankly sucks. Pineapples001
I am very agreeable towards Erving Goffman’s Dramaturgy Approach. The stage setup was a perfect example on how to explain things the easy way. Goffman wanted us to see our own show we put on for others and ourselves sometimes. It’s quite intriguing to sit and think about how many times we have quoted something from a movie or a book to seem more intelligent. We also can see ourselves rehearsing somethings we might have to share with someone in the future or maybe it’s even lip singing in the mirror that takes perfection. Whether if we practice or perform the script, nothing compares to our true back stage personality. If I say I want to get to know someone, I want to see the side of them that they can only be when at home or by their selves. I mean sweat pants, hair ties, and chilling with no makeup on. All of those features count towards showing that back stage so that the front stage doesn’t get too much attention. Pineapples001
I also found Erving Goffman’s approach to be very easy to agree with. His use of the stage and our individuals being actors was a rather simple concept to try to understand and relate to. We as people are always trying to make everyone else think we’re ‘cool’ and/or have all our ducks in a row… which is amazing to think that this is how everyone is. We all practice and preform the script we think is best. Caffeinated001
The dramaturgical analysis was proposed by an interaction theorist named Erving Goffman. He believed that we as individuals put on a production to make ourselves look more appealing to other people. He really draws on Shakespeare’s work and follows the quote: “all of life is like a stage”. I would argue that the dramaturgical analysis is almost like a subconscious effort to get everyone else to view us in a favorable light – while we’re on our ‘front stage’. Which can also be described as a manipulation of the audience by the actor or ourselves. Then the ‘back stage’ is where we go to practice how we want to act on our front stage and are able to relax and act more like our true self. Due to this back stage, it’s unlikely that another person will completely know how we are as a true person. This concept of a front and back stage is something that every single person does – which I find to be a really interesting thought. Caffeinated001
I one hundred percent agree with Erving Goffman's dramaturgical analysis. I honestly participate in this more than most people I would say though. I walk out of my hous thinbking everyone is going to look at every inch of my body and what covers this... This goes into the front and back stage. I would say that I honestly chnage the way I do things based on who I am around or if I am looking to impress someone. It is almost insane how correct Erving is and how the rest of the world almost doesnt even notice that they themselves do it as well as thousands of people around them. Yatchy001
I agree with Erving Goffman's dramaturgical analysis and disagree with it. We do rehearse for the outside world but sometimes when we think we got our act down and we set it in motion with our society, it doesn't always work out. Take breast feeding for example, women practice breastfeeding and get special blankets and bras so they can perform breastfeeding in public. Yet, there are some men and women that still think breastfeeding in public is inappropriate and unnecessary, when in reality it is every bit of necessary. So yes we do rehearse what we do and what we wear and say in public but society doesn't always like our play. Rie001
Erving Goffman was an interaction theorist that proposed the idea of the dramaturgical approach. The dramaturgical approach could be described as presentation or image polishing in an effort implant certain impressions in the minds of others. I view dramaturgical analysis as almost a subconscious act or that it has been ingrained in our mind over time. This idea can be placed in our mind through the agents of socialization, such as mass media, family dynamics, peer groups, and the greater world. I know as a young person I have come to realize what is a socially acceptable appearance is and how that should be achieved. The concept of dramaturgical analysis influences how I present myself to others. Goffman presents the comparison to that of Shakespeare and a stage. The back stage is like a maintenance rehearsal for the real world and what our final presentation will look like. The front stage is our final presentation and polished look. I truly believe that dramaturgical analysis is a part of everyone’s daily routine in one fashion or another. FireFan001
ReplyDeleteI think his study is very good, on how he study on the human things that we do. I like it in the video when she said, "We act different when we are with other people. I do agree with him when he said when we are out, with someone, we are on the front stage. "We are on our best behavior" I do think this ios a everyday thing, we do, and see everyday. Someone one who is young of age, probably wouldn't know how to act in a public setting. So, they wont fit here with this study. The study he did was very good, and very interesting. I do agree that we are always on our best behavior when we are out with people, or going to a job interview. We always want people to think good of us, never think of us, as a bad person. I think the interaction study was great! And, put some very good information into me. I do agree with the 6 orders that he came up with. I do agree with the interactions we have are always the same. Our interactions don't always be face to face. It can be over the phone, sliding in someones "DM" so there are so many ways to interact with people.
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I would like to expunge on the fact that we use dramaturgical analysis in our interactions outside of being face to face. I would also agree we groom our online appearance too. We often will take 30 selfies until we pick the perfect one, spend ten minutes on crafting the perfect message to slide into the “DM’s,” or go through Facebook and un-tag embarrassing photos from middle school. Dramaturgical analysis is not only out in the open but also behind the screen as well. FireFan001
DeleteI find Erving Goffman’s work of the Dramaturgical Approach to be so extremely true. Goffman states that the world is like a stage and people manipulate their audience on how they want to be viewed by their audience. I know this is true because I have seen it by many people and I myself am a prime example. When I come home after a long day at work, I will put sweatpants on, put my hair up, take my makeup of, etc. But would I go out in public like that? No way. When I am going out I put makeup on, put nicer clothes on. I want people to see me as the best version of myself. This supports his points that people are different in social settings than alone and that we want to guide and control how others see us. When we are in social settings we are on the front stage, and when we are isolated and alone we return to the back stage.
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I agree with you, and I like how you used a physical example of yourself because it shows that front stage can be a physical (like how you change clothes and take your makeup off) when front stage can also be the way we communicate with others for an example talking to a police officer vs. one of your best friends. chicagoblackhawks001
DeleteI thought it was relate able when you talked about coming home from work and just sliding into sweats, hair a mess not caring. But then, I think the instant we step outside our house we check our hair in the mirror ever so slightly, maybe we choose the nikes over the slippers when going out. This approach is so intriguing because it literally happens to us all daily, and I think we've been almost conditioned to being aware that people are watching us, and judging every little action we do. MacD001
DeleteBefore reading this I sort of disagreed with Goffman, but with your example of going home and doing all that and how you would not look like that out in public sort of changed my mind. It is almost sad that society acts like this though. We shouldnt care what people think. Yatchy001
DeleteErving Goffman was a theorist who researched human activity and came up with ‘dramaturgy’. Dramaturgy defined by Goffman is the theatrical representation of life using impression management as a tool and that has two different sides. One side is front stage and the other side is backstage. Front stage is when we are being social with others and putting on a ‘show’ an essentially manipulating people to like you. Backstage is when you are not being social with any one, usually by yourself in your own comfortable space relaxing being yourself. I think this theory is very true, especially because when we are with others (front stage), we act completely different than when we are by ourselves (back stage). I also believe that our front stage varies from person to person because for example we are not going to act the same to our professors compared to our best friend. chicagoblackhawks001
ReplyDeleteOne thing I really thought was interesting about the dramaturgical analysis was the idea that we as humans play a certain role everyday. In the video it talked about us being "actors and actresses". This is kind of scary because I don't think most of us would like to think about the fact we're all just "pretending" or acting out life in roles. But in fact it is true. We react, and communicate a certain way based on social norms. Society tells us how to dress or look our best. What kind of brands of clothing makes us look better. Another concept that I thought was interesting was the idea that ultimately we as humans are our own "character" try to convince people around us believe to we're something we're not sometimes. MacD001
ReplyDeleteI definitely agree with you on the point that it is very scary to think of ourselves as “actors and actresses” in the real world social settings. We wanna proclaim to the world that we are our own selves and it is basically a sign of success to be one hundred percent true to yourself. Yet like you stated, to a certain extent it is true that we are dressing to fit into society most of the time. I would like to think that we are dressing for ourselves, even though everyone knows that we all try and impress others in one way or another through our appearance. Aloha001
DeleteI have to agree with the woman in the clip who proclaims her appreciation of Erving Goffman’s theories. His theories discussed in the video make a lot of sense to me and I assume to most everyday people. The need to control how others see us and guide their thoughts and perceptions about us is something we do nearly every moment of the day in all of our interactions. For a lot of us, it is a horror to even think the stranger at the grocery store might think of you as unattractive, rude, or anything else we have labeled as negative. Another aspect Goffman believes very strongly in that I found interesting was how we present ourselves so drastically different while alone versus in social settings. Yet, I think to some degree we really are quite similar in both settings and I wouldn’t personally go as far as saying human beings are social con artists. If we are someone who is the positive person in a social setting and can always stay cool and collected, we are more than likely not going to a full out drama queen while alone. Aloha001
ReplyDeleteI agree that it is interesting how we all have control over how others see us because if we didn't we would have no sense of independence. I agree that the term "con artist" is a little drastic, but I do think that people are very different when they are alone. Cool and collected people aren't drama queens, but there are things that that person will hold back depending on the situation. I think it depends on how strong the social influence of the situation is when determining how different a person is from their front-stage self. HAL001
DeleteI also agree that Erving Goffman's theories are very simple and easy to understand, yet they do cover a lot and help make sense of these concepts. I do feel that it is true when he states that people are, in a way, social con artist because they do manipulate or alter the way you see them verses how they really are when they are alone.
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I like Goffman's approach because he believed that individuals have a lot of control over their roles in society while a lot of sociologist think that humans are only a product of their society. Goffman does recognize that society is an important influence on how we act, but what supports the fact that individuals have a lot of control is how people raised in the same environment, of the same social class, gender, etc., are still very different. I also like how Goffman describes a front and back stage. There is a lot of criticisms of people who are “fake”, but Goffman says that most people are acting. Most people get very good at changing themselves in their environment and that shouldn't be regarded as something bad, especially because we all do it. Overall, I think the strongest aspect of Goffman's dramaturgical theory is that it incorporates both the society and the individual and shows how those two work together (front stage) and separately (back stage). HAL001
ReplyDeleteI like the way you word this. people do have control over their own personalities and how to present them to others. The thing that sucks is bullying. A lot of people get bullied because they show that back stage personality and people who don't respect others and themselves make fun of them to make their selves feel better and to show off their own front stage personality that quite frankly sucks. Pineapples001
DeleteI am very agreeable towards Erving Goffman’s Dramaturgy Approach. The stage setup was a perfect example on how to explain things the easy way. Goffman wanted us to see our own show we put on for others and ourselves sometimes. It’s quite intriguing to sit and think about how many times we have quoted something from a movie or a book to seem more intelligent. We also can see ourselves rehearsing somethings we might have to share with someone in the future or maybe it’s even lip singing in the mirror that takes perfection. Whether if we practice or perform the script, nothing compares to our true back stage personality. If I say I want to get to know someone, I want to see the side of them that they can only be when at home or by their selves. I mean sweat pants, hair ties, and chilling with no makeup on. All of those features count towards showing that back stage so that the front stage doesn’t get too much attention. Pineapples001
ReplyDeleteI also found Erving Goffman’s approach to be very easy to agree with. His use of the stage and our individuals being actors was a rather simple concept to try to understand and relate to. We as people are always trying to make everyone else think we’re ‘cool’ and/or have all our ducks in a row… which is amazing to think that this is how everyone is. We all practice and preform the script we think is best. Caffeinated001
DeleteThe dramaturgical analysis was proposed by an interaction theorist named Erving Goffman. He believed that we as individuals put on a production to make ourselves look more appealing to other people. He really draws on Shakespeare’s work and follows the quote: “all of life is like a stage”. I would argue that the dramaturgical analysis is almost like a subconscious effort to get everyone else to view us in a favorable light – while we’re on our ‘front stage’. Which can also be described as a manipulation of the audience by the actor or ourselves. Then the ‘back stage’ is where we go to practice how we want to act on our front stage and are able to relax and act more like our true self. Due to this back stage, it’s unlikely that another person will completely know how we are as a true person. This concept of a front and back stage is something that every single person does – which I find to be a really interesting thought. Caffeinated001
ReplyDeleteI one hundred percent agree with Erving Goffman's dramaturgical analysis. I honestly participate in this more than most people I would say though. I walk out of my hous thinbking everyone is going to look at every inch of my body and what covers this... This goes into the front and back stage. I would say that I honestly chnage the way I do things based on who I am around or if I am looking to impress someone. It is almost insane how correct Erving is and how the rest of the world almost doesnt even notice that they themselves do it as well as thousands of people around them. Yatchy001
ReplyDeleteI agree with Erving Goffman's dramaturgical analysis and disagree with it. We do rehearse for the outside world but sometimes when we think we got our act down and we set it in motion with our society, it doesn't always work out. Take breast feeding for example, women practice breastfeeding and get special blankets and bras so they can perform breastfeeding in public. Yet, there are some men and women that still think breastfeeding in public is inappropriate and unnecessary, when in reality it is every bit of necessary. So yes we do rehearse what we do and what we wear and say in public but society doesn't always like our play. Rie001
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