The video shows Ervin Goffman Dramaturgical views of interaction among humans work in society there are some valid points such as we are responsible for our own choices and actions although your childhood and if can play a major role. Another point he states is the way people act front and center compared to how the way people act backstage I think everyone does their own form of acting or advertising for that matter rather it be getting on the phone with a customer service representative most of change the tone of our voice, or sitting in a interview. Even the way some people interact on Facebook can be very misleading you have those who posts would look like they don't have a care in the world let alone any negatives situation to enter their life but being closed doors their very unhappy and their posts can be very deceiving! so with that being said... (All that glitters isn't gold) Depending on the surroundings itself is how that person should perform verses what one would do in their comfort zone. I further more agree that even those closest to you can't really know what your capable of that's where the phrase " I can't believe he/she did that" takes place.Leathas005
I feel like people act different when the curtain closes. That they act the same during the main stage and even backstage. When I'm at work, I do see my doctor inside shopping, his curtain has closed on him being a doctor. Since he is dressed in different clothes and isn't even acknowledging his patients he could see. But when he is at work in the doctor's office, he could say hi to patients when he is on the main stage. So I believe it is when the curtain closes that's when people act different, not during the different stages. TB005
I love the example of sitting in an interview. That has to be one of the most iconic versions of this that there is in modern society. I'm someone who actively tries to put on as small a mask as I can (although I realize that it is impossible for us to truly be 100% authentic in social situations) and I still have to admit that in an interview I'm basically a completely different person than I am anywhere else. I don't have facebook myself, but I've seen other peoples facebooks, and I think there is a very interesting dynamic that occurs on facebook between friends, family, and acquaintances. I think the internet in general has transformed the stage a bit. Its almost like a person is backstage, and occasionally poking their head out from behind the curtain for a moment to say something, and going right back stage again. There is clearly less of a divide between our performer selves and our true selves when interacting through a computer. Now that I've said that, it occurs to me that sociologists are probably thrilled about this, and if they aren't, they should be. Poet005
I absolutely love the example of a person sitting in a interview. This shows in every aspect how we play these roles society has placed on us. I can say that when I had my first real interview I dressed with nice dress pants and a nice blouse. Why didn't I just wear jeans and a shirt like i would any other day? Dressing in dress pants was not a norm for me, so why did I do it? I did it because I was expected to play this role and I did not want to be judged or looked at as an "outcast" so I did it. This would be considered me being in the "front stage." Me dressing in dress pants and a cute blouse is not something I do nor like but society expected me to do that. The same goes with the internet. You basically put out there what you want people to see. Many people do not put their true feeling out there but instead put out there what they think will get the most likes or most comments. By doing this we are never truly expressing ourselves and I believe that society has become more and more like this because of the "trends" that this generations are trying follow or be apart of. Hawk005
I also agree with the interview example because that’s exactly what people do in an interview. They totally changeup who they are to seem more likeable and someone who would most likely get the job. I also believe that people change when they answer the phone. Like when my mom answers her phone and it’s a bill collector. She completely changes her voice to seem more pleasant and she uses big words to seem smarter. I find it very amusing actually when she does it because it makes it seem like she has more than one personality. Food005.
Most people don't act like there true selves on social media. A lot of people try to act like a different person and try to act like there friends to fit in. Im not that way. Social media has changed the way we view people cause now a days it seems like more and more relationships are being started on social media. One person reaching out to the other. Thats not necessarily a bad thing, but what if that person doesn't act like that in person? it really makes you think about how social media has changed how we interact socially. PAWW005
This video goes far into depth about Dramaturgical Analysis, where Goffman explains how human provide his or her own conduct. That there is other third party influences that could help human’s decisions. This is the exact same person, who believed that humans want to look their very best, if not then other humans aren’t focused on what they are saying, but more how they look. With the whole zipper being down, discussed in class. Goffamn also believed that when you go into a doctor’s office, when you step inside you are looking at a receptionists desk, and when you look around you see other people who are patients. Who aren’t really happy to be there and how they are keeping to themselves. And when you step outside of the waiting room into the backstage, this is where the doctor’s office is. The doctor is dressed like how a doctor should dress, white lab coat, in a way sort of dressed up under it. With Stethoscope around their neck, you would never step into a doctor’s office and see a doctor not dressed like that. This is where all of this comes into play, you see how humans have to focus on how they look for big presentations that people are more focused on the drama for than anything. And this is how this whole analysis is described, drama. TB005
I agree with your statement, but my question is why. Why aren’t we happy with ourselves to the point where we don’t have to act? Or is it that we are comfortable, but we also find comfort in only ourselves? I don’t think that everyone is happy with themselves internally, so for the people that are sad, why does our society look down upon those who suffer from sadness? Why do sad people feel pressure to not let their true emotions show? Puppies005
Erving Goffman looks at social interaction as life is a stage and people are the actors. Goffman uses the term "Dramaturgical Analysis" using terms in a theater such as a part in a play is like a status and a role is the script. He feels people make a "presentation of self" to make an impression on others or audience. We dress to fit the occasion, use props like a sword or jewelry. We vary our tone of voice or use gestures to convey our personal performance. He feels it is our job to put forth our best self to please the audience. We act to please others on the front stage and become ourselves in the back stage when alone and practice or rehearse our next interaction with others. This whole concept bothers me. I have made it a point not to be a con artist. I say what I am thinking and always tell the truth and want people to know the authentic me and show me the same respect in return. I have figured out that looking someone in the eyes with kindness gets a good response and a two handed hand shake conveys an extra warm greeting. I don't like pretending to be someone else like an actor. The video asked "Can anyone else know who you are.?" It is my strong desire that everyone I know, both close and casual friends, feel that what they see and hear is the same real me on front and back stage. I like the saying "play the cards your dealt to the best of your ability." grandma005
Erving Goffman did say life was like a stage and people are the actors. I will definitely agree with that. The way he describe his "Dramaturgical Analysis" is so simple and easy for people to understand and go along with his theories. He really breaks it down for us to get the point of view of humans. Like the props, and the gesture he says we use to create the show on the stage for others to watch. We do act to please others. If you think about it it's so sad because we can’t be ourselves we have to be someone else for others. I am with you about not being a con artist. I do things I want not for others and I don't need an audience to watch me. I am also very truthful and authentic as well. Cupcake005
This is a very good impression of humans I feel like Erving Goffman is so undoubtedly correct about us humans. I really feel strongly about the part where he talks about how humans put on a show because they act and are different in social settings than when they're alone, saying that humans are devious. This comes into effect when he says humans are con artist. Our lives are like a stage show cause we are always putting on for people. We really want society to see us in a certain light. Humans are very active and knowledgeable just like Erving said. People do certain things to get the attention they want from certain people and humans in general. That’s the part where he talks about how humans guide and control how others see them. So the front stage is just an act and the back stage is our true selves. This approach really makes sense the dramaturgical analysis is a great way to describe people. Cupcake005
I don’t know if its just because this is a lower level sociology course, or if the video was overly simplistic, but this was disappointingly obvious. This is so heavily common sense that I’m finding it difficult to say anything about it. I feel like a child who has just been condescendingly told that people lie, and I’m expected to act surprised or as though I’ve been taught something. I do not mean any disrespect by this, and I’m sure Erving Goffman is a smart man and made valuable contributions to sociology, but this is underwhelming. I do very much appreciate the metaphor though. While the concept might be painfully obvious, the metaphor of a stage and play with a backstage is clever and effective, so kudos to him on that front. I’d be a lot more interested in discussing the way that this behavior likely developed early on in our evolution and in what specific ways it benefits us. After all, this is not a purely advantageous behavioral device. This is clearly a risk vs. reward scenario where we have determined that the risks and consequences involved in being “caught in the act” so to speak do not outweigh the potential benefits of successfully pulling off a “performance”. I hope we get into more detail on that subject. Poet005
I think the metaphor was very helpful in simplifying his theory. He could have made it more complex by making it all confusing but he dumbed it down for everyone to understand. For someone that has no knowledge or previous experience with sociology I find this very helpful. There’s times where you can read or listen to someone’s theory multiple times and not understand what they are talking about. I agree that this concept is pretty obvious but I feel like in sociology they can’t leave any subject alone without a theory. There is a theory for every action of a human it seems like. Cardinals005
I agree that the video is very simplex, however people still feel the need to play a role instead of being themselves. Yet Mr. Goffman studied this in the early 1900's and people still do it. So to me him writing it and pointing out the obvious still hasn't changed the behavior of us. Maybe this simple video will help to say the least. Also as a kid we are taught to do things that are right or to keep us safe. But we turn around and do the opposite. Goffman is interesting he talks about men facial expressions and dominance when it comes to women. He does get interesting further down the line. 12mc-005
I completely agree with you on that, I feel that we as humans put up a guard so that others may like us in different social settings, and now I understand what they mean when they say that we as humans are con artist, but I do feel that its for a good cause, we just want people to like us, and have a good view of us and of who we are. But then again I feel like it could just be a cover up of who we REALLY are and we could just be showing people a false advertisement of who we are or who we want others to see. -Annie2016
In this video it talks about the Dramaturgical approach. This basically says that humans are not creatures that just sit around and wait for something to happen. In this video it states that humans act different in social settings then they do when they are alone. I believe this to be very true. In society we are expected to act and dress a certain way if we are out in public, and we usually tend to live up to this expectation. Why do we do this though? In a public setting you are more likely to be judged and be considered an outcast. So in order for people not to be treated as the outcast they tend to play and look the role that society has placed on us. The video gives an example such as front stage and back stage. In the front stage it states that we use something called the impression management tool. And with this it states that we make ourselves looks more appealing so that people in society will "like" us. In this stage we basically are manipulating people to like us. IN the back stage this is where we let our guard down and stop acting. This is where we become ourselves and do not worry about if people are judging us. In the video she asks the question "Can anyone else really know who you are?". I believe that this question is left up to be answered by oneself. Many people may have that person in their life that they are just very comfortable around and that they tell everything to. But others may be to concerned on what others are going to think of them. So, in situations such as these no one can see the real them. I believe that they have gotten so immune to being in the "front stage" or playing a role/part that they do not even know themselves the true them. Hawk005
I would have to agree with everything you said, especially of the part about the acting role being turned on so long that even in the backstage the front stage still lingers. I believe myself to be in this category as even though I have been around my family so long their opinion of me still matters. This leads me to think that I never really stop acting even when I am alone. It is because of this I can’t say who I am on a personal level because to me the acting never stops just gets down played a little. In this way of thinking though that is who I am an actor even to myself. BHL005
I agree that people don’t sit around and wait for things to happen and also that we act differently in social settings than in a personal and more comfortable setting. What Ii don’t agree with is that humans will be considered an outcast when they do things like go outside in pajamas or in something similar. I see people leave their homes in all sorts of things and I personally don’t judge them but I can’t say the same for all people. To me I think people are just wanting to be comfortable and relaxed in their own skin. Also that the “front stage” theory and “back stage” theory is important and true. Dollar005
i agree i believe peoples reaction is based off who they come in contact with. i believe that we put on a front to get a job done or fulfill a role, we also follow trends that others set to be in the crowd, we follow trends due to the we all like to feel like we belong somewhere. i dont think that anyone knows you better than you know yourself though. I really agree with the fact that people can be genuinely around certain people and it doesn't even have to be personal friends it can people that share the same views as you. MelaninQueen005
I agree 100% with you. The way people act is based on who and what they come into contact with each day. You might tell your friends you love drakes new mix tape but go home and listen to classical music. We try to fit in so we don't seem different. But is different so bad, if we were all the same sure maybe we would get along but it would get repetitive. Moral of the story, don't change who you are just because you want to fit in. Rose005
Humans of course are not always going to act in life the same at all times which is where you have to agree with E. Hoffman were all are taught at a young age on how to act frontstage verse backstage example as a child you learn what is acceptable at home want always be acceptable at school or public in my culture we learned it very young sometimes all it took was for the adult to look at you and you knew he/she meant business so the Dramaturgical approach is culture learned Leathas005
Erving Goffman seems to be very easy to understand and keeps it pretty simple. I agree with his theory that the world is like a stage. We all make our self’s presentable to our standards to go out in public. Some people are more comfortable dressing down or up than others. We all put on a presentation to make our self’s presentable in the public but by our self’s we act however we want. Human’s want to be accepted by people so that’s why we put on the presentation. Some people are more comfortable being out in the front stage and acting then other people. Some people like to stay in the back stage because they feel more comfortable there. All human’s worry about what people thing about their act to an extent. Like being comfortable some people worry more about their act than others. Can anyone else really know who you are? I believe other people can really know who you are if you open up to that person and let them into your life depth enough. The more you stay to yourself the less someone will know about you. If your more outgoing and share your thoughts or beliefs over years of dating or being someone’s friend the other person will begin to know who you really are. Cardinals005
This is a simple thing to learn about indeed, but that doesn't take away the impact this approach has. Human nature has it so we seek approval from the people we respect. I like your point in saying that some people are more comfortable being in the front stage than others. Some people are introverts and others extroverts. This is an interesting and cool way to look at this and I think it applies perfectly to real life. I'm not that outgoing of a person but if you get to know me it can seem like I am very outgoing. We all are trying to present ourselves to each other in a acceptable way, its just human nature. Acer005
This video shows Ervin Goffman Dramaturgical views of interaction among humans. He also believed that our childhood plays an important part in actions and decisions we make today. He made a point that human beings are not passive people. We manipulate how we want people to view us. He made a connection to people being sociable to people being on a stage, we put up this front that makes us seem more likeable and more sociable than we really are. A good example of this is when someone goes to an interview. We dress our best, and make sure that we look presentable. We then sit up straight and speak with proper and fancy words that make us seem more intelligible than we really are. That is what Goffman is talking about when he explains his interaction theory. He also mentions that behind closed doors people act very different. They tend to act like their selves, they take off their faux front and become who they really are. Another good example of this is a person that goes through abuse. When they’re in public they put of a front to show their friends and family that their okay and is in a very happy relationship but in reality or behind closed doors their being beaten to a pulp and is very unhappy with their life. Overall this theory shows us that everything is not what it seems and that people play up who they really are every day.Food005
I see the points you have made and do agree with what you are saying. This is important, because everything is not what is always seems. For example, I was told that most people have had experience some sort of depression, but has never been clinically diagnosed with it. I state this, because it goes to show how people unconsciously disregard depression symptoms. This also displays how people unconsciously disregard others problems. With that being said, if we do it unconsciously, just imagine what occurs as we n=know it. Therefore people can attempt to guide individual's thought of them, but they cannot control the outcome.
I would have to agree with the video about Dramaturgical Analysis and Dr. Erving Goffmans theory on how we as individuals behave both in society and when we are alone. No one just wakes up puts cloths on and heads out into the world without a care as to how they appear. Everyone in society behaves as much of a professional as they know. How do I know this? It’s quite simple if I go to McDonalds’ for my morning coffee and I treat the employees like crap I just might have that secret ingredient of spit along with the mix. Most people realize that if you want to be treated with curtesy and respect that you must also treat them the same way. Don’t talk down or insult me if you don’t want it happening to you. I was brought up to treat others as you would like to be treated. I like people to treat me as another human being so I will do the same for them and I have had great success when interacting with others who view people in just this way. Most people know that when you leave the house you are going to be judged there is no choice in the matter and we want people to treat us in a dignified way so we care about our appearance. I am one of the people that when I shop for cloths I think about how it will match up with my wardrobe so when I go out in public I am presentable. Now I don’t sit in the back stage and practice how I’m going to appear to others, I like to let loose and not have to worry about such things. I do behave differently behind closed doors and I like to believe that everyone else is the same. Now I don’t just let it all hang loose without a care I will still be somewhat of presentable but not to the effect as if I was going out. So we do behave differently behind closed doors but still maintain part of our acting role. Mostly due to the possibility of the unexpected in which could cause various internal feelings and the worry of how you was perceived. BHL005
This video is about Ervin Goffman’s Dramaturgical Approach about life. In the video it states that he thought the world was nothing but a stage for humans and we are the actors on the stage. It states in the video how humans act differently in a social and outside setting than in a closed and more personal setting like your home. I myself am a big believer in that being true. I myself do it. I act like a quiet and shy kid in the house but get outside the house and around friends I’m more humorous and goofy. I don’t act as goofy in my house with family but get around friends and I’m out there. In our society we aren’t forced but are forced to do things a certain way and act a certain way. We are essentially expected to do things in certain way for others. The example being with the leaving the house situation, they were totally right. No one in today’s society is ever going to leave their home going to work or even to the store wearing pajamas, hair is wild, and teeth aren’t brushed. No one will because that is not expected or that is not up to everyone’s expectations. Not saying they won’t be comfortable like the video says it but they won’t go looking like they just woke up and didn’t do anything to prepare themselves for the outside world. We don’t just do it because it feels more comfortable than pajamas though. We do it because we are going in front of people and what they think about us and how we are doing is more important than how comfortable I really want to be. The video uses the “front stage” example meaning people will try their hardest to look and be a certain way so that people will accept and “like” them. It’s true. The saying a “First impression is always best” is true. We want people to accept us upon the first impression. The example of the “back stage” is where we as humans become us. We are more comfortable and more ourselves. This is essentially the “real” you or the “real them”. This is the “real form of a person and not the role or disguise they show in the “front stage”- Dollar005
Can anyone else really know who you are? This question from the video is ringing in my head. It’s truly mind-boggling. Even the people that we are around every day, close friends, family members, etc., may not know exactly who you are. Let that sink in. You are truly the only person that will ever know YOU the way YOU know you. It’s rather bittersweet for me, because I find comfort in the fact that I know myself so well, but also loneliness in the idea that there are billions of people on this earth and not one of them will know me the way I do. The performative behavior is so obvious sometimes that I find it unsettling. With some people, you can just tell that they are trying so hard to be someone (or something) that they truly aren’t, but they want to be seen a certain way, so they try. What about the people that we think are “genuine”? What does it mean to be a “genuine” person? Maybe being genuine has nothing to do with how we perform, ironically enough. Why do humans feel the need to perform? If we are social animals, why isn’t everything out in the open? What are we hiding?Puppies005
I am a firm believer in that us humans really do care how others view us. I am one of those people. Theoretically we really shouldn't care what other people see in us but in reality is that really true? Most people base their decisions on how others will view them. Like if someone tells another person to go do something, they sometimes wont because of how others may view them. It just how this world works. It is really easy for us to practice how to be social? More people are more social than others. Im not a very social person. I lack the social skills that others have and most of the time i wish i was more social. But I don't practice how to be social. I take it how it is and thats who i am. There are a lot of people who use the backstage portion of life. A lot of people are very conscientious of how they look, act, and how they are viewed towards others and sometimes they try to make themselves more acceptable by using the backstage. But then again there aren't a lot of people that use the backstage cause a lot of things come natural. PAWW005.
If we have knowledge of behavior and development, then why do people act in certains manners that we “know” the outcome of? This is a question that has puzzled me, because if this is the case, why do people commit crimes? Is it because they seek thrill of being in trouble with the law? I do not think so, because why would people want to be in trouble? Now, I do agree that everyone wants something to be there way, and will do things to get it to be that way. With that being said, I do agree that people are con artist, to a certain extent. For example, when children want a toy from the store, they will ask their parent(s) if they can have it. If the parent(s) refuses to purchase the item, the child man then throw a temper tantrum to get what he or she want. In some cases the parent(s) will hold their ground, but that is not always the case. Some parent(s) might end up giving the child what he or she wants, which is a prime example of how people are natural con artist. Finally, I disagree that humans guide and control how others see them. I say this because if that was the case why does bullying occur? If that was the case, during court people would not been viewed and guilty when they plead “not guilty”. At the end of the day, everyone is responsible for to control their own thoughts and opinions.
I completely understand where you are coming from and in some points I agree. Why do people do things that will end in a negative effect if they know it's wrong? But where I disagree is where you say that people do not control how others see them. I understand your argument but in all cases, the people do have the power. With most cases of bullying, There is something that the bully is jealous about. Maybe that their family is involved and his isnt or she can afford nice clothes but he cannot. He may pick and make it seem like there isnt something that he doesnt like about the child but in reality they wish that they had something that they dont. How you portray yourself and show yourself off is how others are going to view you whether or not they like it or not. PurpleHearts005
In this video, it is introducing the theory of dramaturgy. This theory was created by interaction theorist, Erving Goffman. In this theory he is describing to us how we the people, exist in society. He explains that the world is like a stage. Dramaturgy is the representation of life and broken up into two stages. It is broken up into the front stage and the back stage. Within the front stage, humans present a well crafted representation of themselves to their audience. Behind closed doors, it is practiced and they do there best basically to manipulate other people into liking them. For example, think of going to a new school. You've left behind the friends that you may have had and now it's time for making new friends. At first you may look around and watch the people that interest you and pay attention to what they like, how the talk etc. Maybe during a passing period you are taking the time and shifting the way that you talk ro like just a little so you can fit into the group of people that you want to befriend. The other stage; The back stage is the time that you are completely yourself. It's like taking your bra off after a long day or letting your hair down. There is no need to put on a fake smile, you do what makes yourself comfortable..how you are when no one else is looking. Erving is just explaining to us that there is a difference of how we act in a social setting versus when we're alone and we ourselves control how others will see us. PurpleHearts005
Dramaturgical analysis state that it offers a fresh look at the concept of status and role. If you think about it everyone play a role in some form or fashion to get by in everyday life. We tend to play different roles where we see fit. I don't believe anyone will ever really know a person because we only give what we want seen. I think you should be able to just be yourself and be who you are. But the world has shaped us to put on a play and not be ourselves. You are taught how to act around certain people or in company of people of power. Yes it is a simple video yet we tend to do exactly what Erving Goffman stated as dramaturgical analysis. 12mc-005
I feel like this video was accurate because no one really knows who you are. I feel like as an individual, as you grow you begin to know yourself after your teenage years as you become an adult. As we get older all of our actions are manipulated to suite people that we come in contact with due to the relationship that we have with people. Erving believes that our childhood is a big part of how we interact with people today and that is true. Growing up we know that as children we have no filter and we say whatever comes to mind, but as adults we know that somethings are not appropriate based on others feelings. For example when you apply for a job and you get a call back your " front" is a sweet shy attitude to get your job vs. when you get the job and you've been there for a while you take down the front and put up the back stage act which is chill and laid back you get to be yourself and thats every. But no one truly knows you better than yourself and you really get to know yourself till your an adult.MelaninQueen005
I agree when you say that " But no one truly knows you better than yourself and you really get to know yourself till your an adult" because when your adult your not going to have all those influences and peer pressure to conform all in your ear about what you should do, how to act, and what face you need to wear today. Your an adult now so you should know the real you and shouldn't be having outsiders influence you any longer because you already know the real you. kyw005
The way people act in front of friends compared when they come home and take off their "mask" is completely different. Some people tend to act like the influences around them more then their actual selves. In order for a person to find themselves they need to step back and think about what makes them different then others. If we were all the same it would get pretty repetitive and boring wouldn't it? People around you tend to dictate how you act rather than when you're by yourself and watching your favorite show or dancing to "not hip songs." That being said we have human interaction everyday so they influence the way you carry yourself. If one of your friends starts wearing the new yeezys , you're going to want to get them to fit in. But in reality are they what you really want. Make your own decisions and be yourself not others. Rose005
Through watching this video I learned a lot, I learned that humans are active and knowledgeable, that they devise their own conduct and guide and control how others may see or view them. I also learned that humans are different in social setting then they would be if they were alone and even though its hard to believe, humans are social con artist. Were all active in the process of behavior and in the process of building society. And we all behave different when we are just around each other then we are by our self's, we just use this as a tool to help us look better when were around other people. when we are in the presence of another person or a new social setting we are like actors to try and put our best character out there to get people to like us or manipulate others. And when were alone we let that guide down. I do agree that no matter how much you feel that you may know yourself other people like a parent or a close friend may have a grasp on who you REALLY are, but the backstage region is something we don show because we just practice on how to behave in different social settings. -Annie2016
who hasent hid behind a mask before. I'm the first admit that I have. in a interview I got the biggest smile ever and ill say how I love meeting new people and I'm this and that. in reality I'm not I know the face that I have to put on for this job and what are the right things that need to be said. when the interview Is over and I leave I feel relieved because now I can be myself again and get back to my reality and who I really am. I personally don't let my peers influence which face I have today I let my social situations be the judge of what face it is today. I think of this almost like a makeup you have a full face and end of the day you wipe it all off and start back over and do it again the next day. kyw005
This video helped me learn about something completely new, the dramaturgical approach. This claims that the world is much like a stage. Upon thinking about this i really have to agree. We do try to look appealing to people. Much like a stage, we need to dress up for the audience. He claims we also act differently among our peers. This is true too, you will act differently with your friends then you would online, where you could be totally anonymous. We try to put the best version of ourselves possible out to view. The backstage is where one is truly just himself. This is where we can practice to become more social. A good question is brought up in the video. "Can anyone else truly know who you are"? To a certain extent this is possible, as if you spend enough time with someone you may get to know them very well. But in the end, we are still trying to put on a front for these people. The only person who completely knows you is in fact yourself. I really like this approach because it applies to everyone. If you apply this to society it can be kind of crazy to think that everyone is putting on a front just to look better. Acer005
If the whole stage theory rings true than that would explain why I’m most comfortable at home, because I’m “off stage”. The theory does make a lot of sense. From the time that we’re little to after we’re grown people are teaching us certain etiquette that we are expected to up hold in public. Ladies must sit with their legs crossed. Men must stand up tall and confident. It’s not okay for anyone to leave their house in pajamas. The first two are broken quite often and don’t seem to have much of an impact anymore, but unspoken rules similar to the last are more usually followed. When they are broken it feels- to the person breaking them- very much so as if you are being judged, like breaking character on stage. The stage theory always makes sense of errors. Now- a- days it seems almost like everyone notices all of the little mistakes that you make. Putting this scenario to the stage- when you are on a stage you are front and center, so if you make a mistake everyone is going to notice when you messed up. Spoopy005
That has to be the best statement I have read. People should relax when they are “off stage”. But are we really “off stage”? Even when we are away from others, we still seem to be rehearsing for our own gratification. Sometimes, I wonder if I could have been better with this situation or that problem. I continuously review my “performance” for the front stage and seem to constantly critique whether I could have done this better, said that differently, and if I am really being true to myself. People are more critical of others, now more than ever. You can see this in almost any situation. “Did you see how she was dressed?”, “Was he really saying how felt, or just agreeing with me?”. Even after we have given our “performance” we still go backstage and question our own decisions. I agree with your assessment that when we are on stage everyone can see if we make a mistake, and they will remember how we handled that situation. But when we go backstage, we will also still remember how we did and question if we could have done better. Constant battle. Seoulman005
The dramaturgical approach states that the world is a stage, and us humans are the ones in the process to make the world come alive. This is participatory because we don't wait for change to happen, we're the ones who imply change. In daily life we take on roles of what we're supposed to be and how we're supposed to act in society. When we're alone that's not always the case. We are all actors, on this stage. Honeytea005
Stage theory makes sense and the fact that the world is a stage and us as humans make it work makes sense to me. We are always learning certain things on how we are supposed to act or what we are supposed to be doing and the only person that is going to change that theory is us. We have grown up learning how we are supposed to act or what the right way is to do something and if someone does it differently then they are judged or looked down upon. Now it is easy to notice what mistakes people make or if someone acts differently than you do and people look at that instead of just ignoring it. We know that if we are on a stage then we want to look good or look good enough to impress people. People go out of their way to look or act like someone who they truly arent and that is the problem because they are acting like a character on a stage instead of who they truly are. bball005
Erving Goffman explained that world is a stage and that we are all actors who must practice our performances with others as if this was nothing more than an act in a never-ending play. We rehearse, develop, and practice our roles back stage to ensure that others in our society will accept us when we go on stage. People today are actors. We are always playing to our audience by forgetting about who we are and making sure that our peers see us as a part of the same scenarios, or stories that have brought us together in these circumstances. Goffman stated that people wanted to be part of this act with others in order to either fit in or be accepted as part of this society, or that community. We strive to be part of something that is more than just who we are. We believe that it is our own individuality that makes us part of this constant story. But I think that we forget that there is more to us than just trying to be a part of this, or involved with that. There are times where I find myself practicing what I should say and how I should act when in certain situations, just to fit in with others who are also trying to a part of another story. However, when we are back stage, rehearsing, this is the time when we can be completely ourselves. You have to be. If not, then you are just playing to an uncaring audience. On the front stage you play to other people’s stories, again, in the hopes that you will be accepted. If you are not being yourself when backstage, where do we actually draw the line. When, exactly, are we truly being the real you or me? Seoulman005
The video shows Ervin Goffman Dramaturgical views of interaction among humans work in society there are some valid points such as we are responsible for our own choices and actions although your childhood and if can play a major role. Another point he states is the way people act front and center compared to how the way people act backstage I think everyone does their own form of acting or advertising for that matter rather it be getting on the phone with a customer service representative most of change the tone of our voice, or sitting in a interview. Even the way some people interact on Facebook can be very misleading you have those who posts would look like they don't have a care in the world let alone any negatives situation to enter their life but being closed doors their very unhappy and their posts can be very deceiving! so with that being said... (All that glitters isn't gold) Depending on the surroundings itself is how that person should perform verses what one would do in their comfort zone. I further more agree that even those closest to you can't really know what your capable of that's where the phrase " I can't believe he/she did that" takes place.Leathas005
ReplyDeleteI feel like people act different when the curtain closes. That they act the same during the main stage and even backstage. When I'm at work, I do see my doctor inside shopping, his curtain has closed on him being a doctor. Since he is dressed in different clothes and isn't even acknowledging his patients he could see. But when he is at work in the doctor's office, he could say hi to patients when he is on the main stage. So I believe it is when the curtain closes that's when people act different, not during the different stages. TB005
DeleteI love the example of sitting in an interview. That has to be one of the most iconic versions of this that there is in modern society. I'm someone who actively tries to put on as small a mask as I can (although I realize that it is impossible for us to truly be 100% authentic in social situations) and I still have to admit that in an interview I'm basically a completely different person than I am anywhere else. I don't have facebook myself, but I've seen other peoples facebooks, and I think there is a very interesting dynamic that occurs on facebook between friends, family, and acquaintances. I think the internet in general has transformed the stage a bit. Its almost like a person is backstage, and occasionally poking their head out from behind the curtain for a moment to say something, and going right back stage again. There is clearly less of a divide between our performer selves and our true selves when interacting through a computer. Now that I've said that, it occurs to me that sociologists are probably thrilled about this, and if they aren't, they should be. Poet005
DeleteI absolutely love the example of a person sitting in a interview. This shows in every aspect how we play these roles society has placed on us. I can say that when I had my first real interview I dressed with nice dress pants and a nice blouse. Why didn't I just wear jeans and a shirt like i would any other day? Dressing in dress pants was not a norm for me, so why did I do it? I did it because I was expected to play this role and I did not want to be judged or looked at as an "outcast" so I did it. This would be considered me being in the "front stage." Me dressing in dress pants and a cute blouse is not something I do nor like but society expected me to do that. The same goes with the internet. You basically put out there what you want people to see. Many people do not put their true feeling out there but instead put out there what they think will get the most likes or most comments. By doing this we are never truly expressing ourselves and I believe that society has become more and more like this because of the "trends" that this generations are trying follow or be apart of. Hawk005
DeleteI also agree with the interview example because that’s exactly what people do in an interview. They totally changeup who they are to seem more likeable and someone who would most likely get the job. I also believe that people change when they answer the phone. Like when my mom answers her phone and it’s a bill collector. She completely changes her voice to seem more pleasant and she uses big words to seem smarter. I find it very amusing actually when she does it because it makes it seem like she has more than one personality. Food005.
DeleteMost people don't act like there true selves on social media. A lot of people try to act like a different person and try to act like there friends to fit in. Im not that way. Social media has changed the way we view people cause now a days it seems like more and more relationships are being started on social media. One person reaching out to the other. Thats not necessarily a bad thing, but what if that person doesn't act like that in person? it really makes you think about how social media has changed how we interact socially. PAWW005
DeleteThis video goes far into depth about Dramaturgical Analysis, where Goffman explains how human provide his or her own conduct. That there is other third party influences that could help human’s decisions. This is the exact same person, who believed that humans want to look their very best, if not then other humans aren’t focused on what they are saying, but more how they look. With the whole zipper being down, discussed in class. Goffamn also believed that when you go into a doctor’s office, when you step inside you are looking at a receptionists desk, and when you look around you see other people who are patients. Who aren’t really happy to be there and how they are keeping to themselves. And when you step outside of the waiting room into the backstage, this is where the doctor’s office is. The doctor is dressed like how a doctor should dress, white lab coat, in a way sort of dressed up under it. With Stethoscope around their neck, you would never step into a doctor’s office and see a doctor not dressed like that. This is where all of this comes into play, you see how humans have to focus on how they look for big presentations that people are more focused on the drama for than anything. And this is how this whole analysis is described, drama. TB005
ReplyDeleteI agree with your statement, but my question is why. Why aren’t we happy with ourselves to the point where we don’t have to act? Or is it that we are comfortable, but we also find comfort in only ourselves? I don’t think that everyone is happy with themselves internally, so for the people that are sad, why does our society look down upon those who suffer from sadness? Why do sad people feel pressure to not let their true emotions show? Puppies005
DeleteErving Goffman looks at social interaction as life is a stage and people are the actors. Goffman uses the term "Dramaturgical Analysis" using terms in a theater such as a part in a play is like a status and a role is the script. He feels people make a "presentation of self" to make an impression on others or audience. We dress to fit the occasion, use props like a sword or jewelry. We vary our tone of voice or use gestures to convey our personal performance. He feels it is our job to put forth our best self to please the audience. We act to please others on the front stage and become ourselves in the back stage when alone and practice or rehearse our next interaction with others. This whole concept bothers me. I have made it a point not to be a con artist. I say what I am thinking and always tell the truth and want people to know the authentic me and show me the same respect in return. I have figured out that looking someone in the eyes with kindness gets a good response and a two handed hand shake conveys an extra warm greeting. I don't like pretending to be someone else like an actor. The video asked "Can anyone else know who you are.?" It is my strong desire that everyone I know, both close and casual friends, feel that what they see and hear is the same real me on front and back stage. I like the saying "play the cards your dealt to the best of your ability." grandma005
ReplyDeleteErving Goffman did say life was like a stage and people are the actors. I will definitely agree with that. The way he describe his "Dramaturgical Analysis" is so simple and easy for people to understand and go along with his theories. He really breaks it down for us to get the point of view of humans. Like the props, and the gesture he says we use to create the show on the stage for others to watch. We do act to please others. If you think about it it's so sad because we can’t be ourselves we have to be someone else for others. I am with you about not being a con artist. I do things I want not for others and I don't need an audience to watch me. I am also very truthful and authentic as well. Cupcake005
DeleteThis is a very good impression of humans I feel like Erving Goffman is so undoubtedly correct about us humans. I really feel strongly about the part where he talks about how humans put on a show because they act and are different in social settings than when they're alone, saying that humans are devious. This comes into effect when he says humans are con artist. Our lives are like a stage show cause we are always putting on for people. We really want society to see us in a certain light. Humans are very active and knowledgeable just like Erving said. People do certain things to get the attention they want from certain people and humans in general. That’s the part where he talks about how humans guide and control how others see them. So the front stage is just an act and the back stage is our true selves. This approach really makes sense the dramaturgical analysis is a great way to describe people. Cupcake005
ReplyDeleteI don’t know if its just because this is a lower level sociology course, or if the video was overly simplistic, but this was disappointingly obvious. This is so heavily common sense that I’m finding it difficult to say anything about it. I feel like a child who has just been condescendingly told that people lie, and I’m expected to act surprised or as though I’ve been taught something. I do not mean any disrespect by this, and I’m sure Erving Goffman is a smart man and made valuable contributions to sociology, but this is underwhelming. I do very much appreciate the metaphor though. While the concept might be painfully obvious, the metaphor of a stage and play with a backstage is clever and effective, so kudos to him on that front. I’d be a lot more interested in discussing the way that this behavior likely developed early on in our evolution and in what specific ways it benefits us. After all, this is not a purely advantageous behavioral device. This is clearly a risk vs. reward scenario where we have determined that the risks and consequences involved in being “caught in the act” so to speak do not outweigh the potential benefits of successfully pulling off a “performance”. I hope we get into more detail on that subject. Poet005
ReplyDeleteI think the metaphor was very helpful in simplifying his theory. He could have made it more complex by making it all confusing but he dumbed it down for everyone to understand. For someone that has no knowledge or previous experience with sociology I find this very helpful. There’s times where you can read or listen to someone’s theory multiple times and not understand what they are talking about. I agree that this concept is pretty obvious but I feel like in sociology they can’t leave any subject alone without a theory. There is a theory for every action of a human it seems like. Cardinals005
DeleteI agree that the video is very simplex, however people still feel the need to play a role instead of being themselves. Yet Mr. Goffman studied this in the early 1900's and people still do it. So to me him writing it and pointing out the obvious still hasn't changed the behavior of us. Maybe this simple video will help to say the least. Also as a kid we are taught to do things that are right or to keep us safe. But we turn around and do the opposite. Goffman is interesting he talks about men facial expressions and dominance when it comes to women. He does get interesting further down the line. 12mc-005
DeleteI completely agree with you on that, I feel that we as humans put up a guard so that others may like us in different social settings, and now I understand what they mean when they say that we as humans are con artist, but I do feel that its for a good cause, we just want people to like us, and have a good view of us and of who we are. But then again I feel like it could just be a cover up of who we REALLY are and we could just be showing people a false advertisement of who we are or who we want others to see. -Annie2016
DeleteIn this video it talks about the Dramaturgical approach. This basically says that humans are not creatures that just sit around and wait for something to happen. In this video it states that humans act different in social settings then they do when they are alone. I believe this to be very true. In society we are expected to act and dress a certain way if we are out in public, and we usually tend to live up to this expectation. Why do we do this though? In a public setting you are more likely to be judged and be considered an outcast. So in order for people not to be treated as the outcast they tend to play and look the role that society has placed on us. The video gives an example such as front stage and back stage. In the front stage it states that we use something called the impression management tool. And with this it states that we make ourselves looks more appealing so that people in society will "like" us. In this stage we basically are manipulating people to like us. IN the back stage this is where we let our guard down and stop acting. This is where we become ourselves and do not worry about if people are judging us. In the video she asks the question "Can anyone else really know who you are?". I believe that this question is left up to be answered by oneself. Many people may have that person in their life that they are just very comfortable around and that they tell everything to. But others may be to concerned on what others are going to think of them. So, in situations such as these no one can see the real them. I believe that they have gotten so immune to being in the "front stage" or playing a role/part that they do not even know themselves the true them. Hawk005
ReplyDeleteI would have to agree with everything you said, especially of the part about the acting role being turned on so long that even in the backstage the front stage still lingers. I believe myself to be in this category as even though I have been around my family so long their opinion of me still matters. This leads me to think that I never really stop acting even when I am alone. It is because of this I can’t say who I am on a personal level because to me the acting never stops just gets down played a little. In this way of thinking though that is who I am an actor even to myself. BHL005
DeleteI agree that people don’t sit around and wait for things to happen and also that we act differently in social settings than in a personal and more comfortable setting. What Ii don’t agree with is that humans will be considered an outcast when they do things like go outside in pajamas or in something similar. I see people leave their homes in all sorts of things and I personally don’t judge them but I can’t say the same for all people. To me I think people are just wanting to be comfortable and relaxed in their own skin. Also that the “front stage” theory and “back stage” theory is important and true. Dollar005
Deletei agree i believe peoples reaction is based off who they come in contact with. i believe that we put on a front to get a job done or fulfill a role, we also follow trends that others set to be in the crowd, we follow trends due to the we all like to feel like we belong somewhere. i dont think that anyone knows you better than you know yourself though. I really agree with the fact that people can be genuinely around certain people and it doesn't even have to be personal friends it can people that share the same views as you. MelaninQueen005
DeleteI agree 100% with you. The way people act is based on who and what they come into contact with each day. You might tell your friends you love drakes new mix tape but go home and listen to classical music. We try to fit in so we don't seem different. But is different so bad, if we were all the same sure maybe we would get along but it would get repetitive. Moral of the story, don't change who you are just because you want to fit in. Rose005
DeleteHumans of course are not always going to act in life the same at all times which is where you have to agree with E. Hoffman were all are taught at a young age on how to act frontstage verse backstage example as a child you learn what is acceptable at home want always be acceptable at school or public in my culture we learned it very young sometimes all it took was for the adult to look at you and you knew he/she meant business so the Dramaturgical approach is culture learned Leathas005
ReplyDeleteErving Goffman seems to be very easy to understand and keeps it pretty simple. I agree with his theory that the world is like a stage. We all make our self’s presentable to our standards to go out in public. Some people are more comfortable dressing down or up than others. We all put on a presentation to make our self’s presentable in the public but by our self’s we act however we want. Human’s want to be accepted by people so that’s why we put on the presentation. Some people are more comfortable being out in the front stage and acting then other people. Some people like to stay in the back stage because they feel more comfortable there. All human’s worry about what people thing about their act to an extent. Like being comfortable some people worry more about their act than others. Can anyone else really know who you are? I believe other people can really know who you are if you open up to that person and let them into your life depth enough. The more you stay to yourself the less someone will know about you. If your more outgoing and share your thoughts or beliefs over years of dating or being someone’s friend the other person will begin to know who you really are. Cardinals005
ReplyDeleteThis is a simple thing to learn about indeed, but that doesn't take away the impact this approach has. Human nature has it so we seek approval from the people we respect. I like your point in saying that some people are more comfortable being in the front stage than others. Some people are introverts and others extroverts. This is an interesting and cool way to look at this and I think it applies perfectly to real life. I'm not that outgoing of a person but if you get to know me it can seem like I am very outgoing. We all are trying to present ourselves to each other in a acceptable way, its just human nature. Acer005
DeleteThis video shows Ervin Goffman Dramaturgical views of interaction among humans. He also believed that our childhood plays an important part in actions and decisions we make today. He made a point that human beings are not passive people. We manipulate how we want people to view us. He made a connection to people being sociable to people being on a stage, we put up this front that makes us seem more likeable and more sociable than we really are. A good example of this is when someone goes to an interview. We dress our best, and make sure that we look presentable. We then sit up straight and speak with proper and fancy words that make us seem more intelligible than we really are. That is what Goffman is talking about when he explains his interaction theory. He also mentions that behind closed doors people act very different. They tend to act like their selves, they take off their faux front and become who they really are. Another good example of this is a person that goes through abuse. When they’re in public they put of a front to show their friends and family that their okay and is in a very happy relationship but in reality or behind closed doors their being beaten to a pulp and is very unhappy with their life. Overall this theory shows us that everything is not what it seems and that people play up who they really are every day.Food005
ReplyDeleteI see the points you have made and do agree with what you are saying. This is important, because everything is not what is always seems. For example, I was told that most people have had experience some sort of depression, but has never been clinically diagnosed with it. I state this, because it goes to show how people unconsciously disregard depression symptoms. This also displays how people unconsciously disregard others problems. With that being said, if we do it unconsciously, just imagine what occurs as we n=know it. Therefore people can attempt to guide individual's thought of them, but they cannot control the outcome.
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I would have to agree with the video about Dramaturgical Analysis and Dr. Erving Goffmans theory on how we as individuals behave both in society and when we are alone. No one just wakes up puts cloths on and heads out into the world without a care as to how they appear. Everyone in society behaves as much of a professional as they know. How do I know this? It’s quite simple if I go to McDonalds’ for my morning coffee and I treat the employees like crap I just might have that secret ingredient of spit along with the mix. Most people realize that if you want to be treated with curtesy and respect that you must also treat them the same way. Don’t talk down or insult me if you don’t want it happening to you. I was brought up to treat others as you would like to be treated. I like people to treat me as another human being so I will do the same for them and I have had great success when interacting with others who view people in just this way. Most people know that when you leave the house you are going to be judged there is no choice in the matter and we want people to treat us in a dignified way so we care about our appearance. I am one of the people that when I shop for cloths I think about how it will match up with my wardrobe so when I go out in public I am presentable. Now I don’t sit in the back stage and practice how I’m going to appear to others, I like to let loose and not have to worry about such things. I do behave differently behind closed doors and I like to believe that everyone else is the same. Now I don’t just let it all hang loose without a care I will still be somewhat of presentable but not to the effect as if I was going out. So we do behave differently behind closed doors but still maintain part of our acting role. Mostly due to the possibility of the unexpected in which could cause various internal feelings and the worry of how you was perceived. BHL005
ReplyDeleteThis video is about Ervin Goffman’s Dramaturgical Approach about life. In the video it states that he thought the world was nothing but a stage for humans and we are the actors on the stage. It states in the video how humans act differently in a social and outside setting than in a closed and more personal setting like your home. I myself am a big believer in that being true. I myself do it. I act like a quiet and shy kid in the house but get outside the house and around friends I’m more humorous and goofy. I don’t act as goofy in my house with family but get around friends and I’m out there. In our society we aren’t forced but are forced to do things a certain way and act a certain way. We are essentially expected to do things in certain way for others. The example being with the leaving the house situation, they were totally right. No one in today’s society is ever going to leave their home going to work or even to the store wearing pajamas, hair is wild, and teeth aren’t brushed. No one will because that is not expected or that is not up to everyone’s expectations. Not saying they won’t be comfortable like the video says it but they won’t go looking like they just woke up and didn’t do anything to prepare themselves for the outside world. We don’t just do it because it feels more comfortable than pajamas though. We do it because we are going in front of people and what they think about us and how we are doing is more important than how comfortable I really want to be. The video uses the “front stage” example meaning people will try their hardest to look and be a certain way so that people will accept and “like” them. It’s true. The saying a “First impression is always best” is true. We want people to accept us upon the first impression. The example of the “back stage” is where we as humans become us. We are more comfortable and more ourselves. This is essentially the “real” you or the “real them”. This is the “real form of a person and not the role or disguise they show in the “front stage”- Dollar005
ReplyDeleteCan anyone else really know who you are? This question from the video is ringing in my head. It’s truly mind-boggling. Even the people that we are around every day, close friends, family members, etc., may not know exactly who you are. Let that sink in. You are truly the only person that will ever know YOU the way YOU know you. It’s rather bittersweet for me, because I find comfort in the fact that I know myself so well, but also loneliness in the idea that there are billions of people on this earth and not one of them will know me the way I do. The performative behavior is so obvious sometimes that I find it unsettling. With some people, you can just tell that they are trying so hard to be someone (or something) that they truly aren’t, but they want to be seen a certain way, so they try. What about the people that we think are “genuine”? What does it mean to be a “genuine” person? Maybe being genuine has nothing to do with how we perform, ironically enough. Why do humans feel the need to perform? If we are social animals, why isn’t everything out in the open? What are we hiding?Puppies005
ReplyDeleteI am a firm believer in that us humans really do care how others view us. I am one of those people. Theoretically we really shouldn't care what other people see in us but in reality is that really true? Most people base their decisions on how others will view them. Like if someone tells another person to go do something, they sometimes wont because of how others may view them. It just how this world works. It is really easy for us to practice how to be social? More people are more social than others. Im not a very social person. I lack the social skills that others have and most of the time i wish i was more social. But I don't practice how to be social. I take it how it is and thats who i am. There are a lot of people who use the backstage portion of life. A lot of people are very conscientious of how they look, act, and how they are viewed towards others and sometimes they try to make themselves more acceptable by using the backstage. But then again there aren't a lot of people that use the backstage cause a lot of things come natural. PAWW005.
ReplyDeleteIf we have knowledge of behavior and development, then why do people act in certains manners that we “know” the outcome of? This is a question that has puzzled me, because if this is the case, why do people commit crimes? Is it because they seek thrill of being in trouble with the law? I do not think so, because why would people want to be in trouble? Now, I do agree that everyone wants something to be there way, and will do things to get it to be that way. With that being said, I do agree that people are con artist, to a certain extent. For example, when children want a toy from the store, they will ask their parent(s) if they can have it. If the parent(s) refuses to purchase the item, the child man then throw a temper tantrum to get what he or she want. In some cases the parent(s) will hold their ground, but that is not always the case. Some parent(s) might end up giving the child what he or she wants, which is a prime example of how people are natural con artist. Finally, I disagree that humans guide and control how others see them. I say this because if that was the case why does bullying occur? If that was the case, during court people would not been viewed and guilty when they plead “not guilty”. At the end of the day, everyone is responsible for to control their own thoughts and opinions.
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I completely understand where you are coming from and in some points I agree. Why do people do things that will end in a negative effect if they know it's wrong? But where I disagree is where you say that people do not control how others see them. I understand your argument but in all cases, the people do have the power. With most cases of bullying, There is something that the bully is jealous about. Maybe that their family is involved and his isnt or she can afford nice clothes but he cannot. He may pick and make it seem like there isnt something that he doesnt like about the child but in reality they wish that they had something that they dont. How you portray yourself and show yourself off is how others are going to view you whether or not they like it or not. PurpleHearts005
DeleteIn this video, it is introducing the theory of dramaturgy. This theory was created by interaction theorist, Erving Goffman. In this theory he is describing to us how we the people, exist in society. He explains that the world is like a stage. Dramaturgy is the representation of life and broken up into two stages. It is broken up into the front stage and the back stage. Within the front stage, humans present a well crafted representation of themselves to their audience. Behind closed doors, it is practiced and they do there best basically to manipulate other people into liking them. For example, think of going to a new school. You've left behind the friends that you may have had and now it's time for making new friends. At first you may look around and watch the people that interest you and pay attention to what they like, how the talk etc. Maybe during a passing period you are taking the time and shifting the way that you talk ro like just a little so you can fit into the group of people that you want to befriend. The other stage; The back stage is the time that you are completely yourself. It's like taking your bra off after a long day or letting your hair down. There is no need to put on a fake smile, you do what makes yourself comfortable..how you are when no one else is looking. Erving is just explaining to us that there is a difference of how we act in a social setting versus when we're alone and we ourselves control how others will see us. PurpleHearts005
ReplyDeleteDramaturgical analysis state that it offers a fresh look at the concept of status and role. If you think about it everyone play a role in some form or fashion to get by in everyday life. We tend to play different roles where we see fit. I don't believe anyone will ever really know a person because we only give what we want seen. I think you should be able to just be yourself and be who you are. But the world has shaped us to put on a play and not be ourselves. You are taught how to act around certain people or in company of people of power. Yes it is a simple video yet we tend to do exactly what Erving Goffman stated as dramaturgical analysis. 12mc-005
ReplyDeleteI feel like this video was accurate because no one really knows who you are. I feel like as an individual, as you grow you begin to know yourself after your teenage years as you become an adult. As we get older all of our actions are manipulated to suite people that we come in contact with due to the relationship that we have with people. Erving believes that our childhood is a big part of how we interact with people today and that is true. Growing up we know that as children we have no filter and we say whatever comes to mind, but as adults we know that somethings are not appropriate based on others feelings. For example when you apply for a job and you get a call back your " front" is a sweet shy attitude to get your job vs. when you get the job and you've been there for a while you take down the front and put up the back stage act which is chill and laid back you get to be yourself and thats every. But no one truly knows you better than yourself and you really get to know yourself till your an adult.MelaninQueen005
ReplyDeleteI agree when you say that " But no one truly knows you better than yourself and you really get to know yourself till your an adult" because when your adult your not going to have all those influences and peer pressure to conform all in your ear about what you should do, how to act, and what face you need to wear today. Your an adult now so you should know the real you and shouldn't be having outsiders influence you any longer because you already know the real you.
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The way people act in front of friends compared when they come home and take off their "mask" is completely different. Some people tend to act like the influences around them more then their actual selves. In order for a person to find themselves they need to step back and think about what makes them different then others. If we were all the same it would get pretty repetitive and boring wouldn't it? People around you tend to dictate how you act rather than when you're by yourself and watching your favorite show or dancing to "not hip songs." That being said we have human interaction everyday so they influence the way you carry yourself. If one of your friends starts wearing the new yeezys , you're going to want to get them to fit in. But in reality are they what you really want. Make your own decisions and be yourself not others. Rose005
ReplyDeleteThrough watching this video I learned a lot, I learned that humans are active and knowledgeable, that they devise their own conduct and guide and control how others may see or view them. I also learned that humans are different in social setting then they would be if they were alone and even though its hard to believe, humans are social con artist. Were all active in the process of behavior and in the process of building society. And we all behave different when we are just around each other then we are by our self's, we just use this as a tool to help us look better when were around other people. when we are in the presence of another person or a new social setting we are like actors to try and put our best character out there to get people to like us or manipulate others. And when were alone we let that guide down. I do agree that no matter how much you feel that you may know yourself other people like a parent or a close friend may have a grasp on who you REALLY are, but the backstage region is something we don show because we just practice on how to behave in different social settings. -Annie2016
ReplyDeletewho hasent hid behind a mask before. I'm the first admit that I have. in a interview I got the biggest smile ever and ill say how I love meeting new people and I'm this and that. in reality I'm not I know the face that I have to put on for this job and what are the right things that need to be said. when the interview Is over and I leave I feel relieved because now I can be myself again and get back to my reality and who I really am. I personally don't let my peers influence which face I have today I let my social situations be the judge of what face it is today. I think of this almost like a makeup you have a full face and end of the day you wipe it all off and start back over and do it again the next day.
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This video helped me learn about something completely new, the dramaturgical approach. This claims that the world is much like a stage. Upon thinking about this i really have to agree. We do try to look appealing to people. Much like a stage, we need to dress up for the audience. He claims we also act differently among our peers. This is true too, you will act differently with your friends then you would online, where you could be totally anonymous. We try to put the best version of ourselves possible out to view. The backstage is where one is truly just himself. This is where we can practice to become more social. A good question is brought up in the video. "Can anyone else truly know who you are"? To a certain extent this is possible, as if you spend enough time with someone you may get to know them very well. But in the end, we are still trying to put on a front for these people. The only person who completely knows you is in fact yourself. I really like this approach because it applies to everyone. If you apply this to society it can be kind of crazy to think that everyone is putting on a front just to look better. Acer005
ReplyDeleteIf the whole stage theory rings true than that would explain why I’m most comfortable at home, because I’m “off stage”. The theory does make a lot of sense. From the time that we’re little to after we’re grown people are teaching us certain etiquette that we are expected to up hold in public. Ladies must sit with their legs crossed. Men must stand up tall and confident. It’s not okay for anyone to leave their house in pajamas. The first two are broken quite often and don’t seem to have much of an impact anymore, but unspoken rules similar to the last are more usually followed. When they are broken it feels- to the person breaking them- very much so as if you are being judged, like breaking character on stage. The stage theory always makes sense of errors. Now- a- days it seems almost like everyone notices all of the little mistakes that you make. Putting this scenario to the stage- when you are on a stage you are front and center, so if you make a mistake everyone is going to notice when you messed up. Spoopy005
ReplyDeleteThat has to be the best statement I have read. People should relax when they are “off stage”. But are we really “off stage”? Even when we are away from others, we still seem to be rehearsing for our own gratification. Sometimes, I wonder if I could have been better with this situation or that problem. I continuously review my “performance” for the front stage and seem to constantly critique whether I could have done this better, said that differently, and if I am really being true to myself. People are more critical of others, now more than ever. You can see this in almost any situation. “Did you see how she was dressed?”, “Was he really saying how felt, or just agreeing with me?”. Even after we have given our “performance” we still go backstage and question our own decisions. I agree with your assessment that when we are on stage everyone can see if we make a mistake, and they will remember how we handled that situation. But when we go backstage, we will also still remember how we did and question if we could have done better. Constant battle. Seoulman005
DeleteThe dramaturgical approach states that the world is a stage, and us humans are the ones in the process to make the world come alive. This is participatory because we don't wait for change to happen, we're the ones who imply change. In daily life we take on roles of what we're supposed to be and how we're supposed to act in society. When we're alone that's not always the case. We are all actors, on this stage. Honeytea005
ReplyDeleteStage theory makes sense and the fact that the world is a stage and us as humans make it work makes sense to me. We are always learning certain things on how we are supposed to act or what we are supposed to be doing and the only person that is going to change that theory is us. We have grown up learning how we are supposed to act or what the right way is to do something and if someone does it differently then they are judged or looked down upon. Now it is easy to notice what mistakes people make or if someone acts differently than you do and people look at that instead of just ignoring it. We know that if we are on a stage then we want to look good or look good enough to impress people. People go out of their way to look or act like someone who they truly arent and that is the problem because they are acting like a character on a stage instead of who they truly are. bball005
ReplyDeleteErving Goffman explained that world is a stage and that we are all actors who must practice our performances with others as if this was nothing more than an act in a never-ending play. We rehearse, develop, and practice our roles back stage to ensure that others in our society will accept us when we go on stage. People today are actors. We are always playing to our audience by forgetting about who we are and making sure that our peers see us as a part of the same scenarios, or stories that have brought us together in these circumstances. Goffman stated that people wanted to be part of this act with others in order to either fit in or be accepted as part of this society, or that community. We strive to be part of something that is more than just who we are. We believe that it is our own individuality that makes us part of this constant story. But I think that we forget that there is more to us than just trying to be a part of this, or involved with that. There are times where I find myself practicing what I should say and how I should act when in certain situations, just to fit in with others who are also trying to a part of another story. However, when we are back stage, rehearsing, this is the time when we can be completely ourselves. You have to be. If not, then you are just playing to an uncaring audience. On the front stage you play to other people’s stories, again, in the hopes that you will be accepted. If you are not being yourself when backstage, where do we actually draw the line. When, exactly, are we truly being the real you or me? Seoulman005
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