SOC388 - 6. Goffman/Ebaugh

Question 1

Goffman

Answer 1

scripts: basic structure of interaction
improv most common theatric form
we need to make sure we don’t make distinction betw honest and dishonest - we are always performing

Question 2

Goffman

Answer 2

complete honesty or dishonesty may not even be dramaturgically advisable

Question 3

Goffman

Answer 3

if we’re completely honest or dishonest, we aren’t meeting expectations of others
breaking social norms leads to breaking social order

Question 4

Dramatic Realization

Answer 4

actor, in order to present a compelling front, is forced to both fill the duties of the social role and communicate the activities and characteristics in a consistent manner.
“dramatic realization”, is predicated upon the activities of “impression management,”

Question 5

Impression Management

Answer 5

control (or lack of control) and communication of information through the performance
Believability is constructed in terms of verbal signification, which is used by the actor to establish intent, and non-verbal signification, which is used by the audience to verify the honesty of statements made by the individual.

Question 6

Project Definition of Situation

Answer 6

Interaction – Definition of Situation + Projected Identity
we agree to definition of situation
we make decisions – sometimes we get the chance to define the situation
control the conversation - their time is worth more

Question 7

Project Definition of Situation

Answer 7

controlling diagnosis
other than doctor’s office, touching intimate parts is sexual definition
casual talk defines situation as doctor’s examination and not sexual encounter

Question 8

Project Definition of Situation

Answer 8

info about indiv helps define situation to know in advance what to expect from them

Question 9

Front

Answer 9

strippers in front stage comfortable in naked

backstage put clothes on – defines situation as unavailable for viewing

Question 10

Front

Answer 10

front is fixed, allowing for others to understand the individual on the basis of projected character traits that have normative meanings.

Question 11

Front

Answer 11

“collective representation,” the front establishes proper “setting,” “appearance,” and “manner” for the social role assumed by the actor, uniting interactive behavior with the personal front

Question 12

Appearance

Answer 12

tell us social status – costume

Question 13

Setting

Answer 13

physical environment

Question 14

Manner

Answer 14

interaction/dialogue

Question 15

Idealization

Answer 15

projecting positive qualities and hide negative qualities
impression that we have in the moment in the interaction is the most important role for us
“idealized” version of the front, more consistent with the norms, mores, and laws of society than the behavior of the actor when not before an audience

Question 16

Identity Negotiation

Answer 16

agree to definition of situation + always project + respond to projected identities

Question 17

Working Consensus

Answer 17

public agreement to definition of the situation
contract and expectations attached to projected identities
tend to reproduce a social order

Question 18

Interaction Rituals

Answer 18

Once an individual offers a positive self-image of him or herself to others, individual feels a need to maintain and live up to that image. Inconsistency in how a person projects him or herself in society risks embarrassment and discrediting.

Question 19

Interaction Rituals

Answer 19

Therefore, ppl remain guarded, to ensure they do not show themselves to others in an unfavorable light
enactments of ceremony

Question 20

Impression Given

Answer 20

don’t have second chance at first impression
you wanna define the situation
by projecting an identity, you define the situation
what they where, setting, behaviour

Question 21

Impression Given

Answer 21

control projected identity more because we are more self-conscious in new and fragile interactions – job interviews/dates

Question 22

Impression Given

Answer 22

distinction is that we can try controlling all the time, but others will assess impression you are giving
even if not the person in power, you can still have control situation
verbal symbols which he uses to admittedly and solely to convey info he + others known to attach to these symbols
communication in the traditional and narrow sense

Question 23

Impression Given Off

Answer 23

more concerned
during definition of situation, trying to match impression given and given off
action symptomatic of actor, expectation action was performed for reasons other than the info conveyed in this way

Question 24

Fuchs Ebaugh: Ex-Role

Answer 24

shift from old role to new role
long term, not about rejecting
shifting from nun

Question 25

Fuchs Ebaugh: Ex-Role

Answer 25

roles that define who you are

extreme cases in that – alcoholic vs drunk friend – make extreme decisions – change friends

Question 26

Properties of Role Exit Process

Answer 26

some transitions positive to negative or negative to positive - transitions seen differently
when role exit is important, performance really matters
have to redefine a situation in order to exit the role

Question 27

Properties of Role Exit Process

Answer 27

exiting high school student role – change in appearance, behaviour
mangage all aspects of performance when going through exit

Question 28

Properties of Role Exit Process

Answer 28

mark them with rituals – graduation

once we have definition of the situation, it’s hard to change