SOSA 1100X Lecture Notes - Lecture 15: Judith Butler, Erving Goffman

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Concepts are useful but way more diverse than they seem. One way of thinking about identity is in terms of performance: erving goffman (famous canadian sociologist) Much of human behavior was how you presented yourself. Theatre lingo: judith butler, identities aren"t received, solid, permanent, fixed but rather performed, acted out (things you do) Think about this with respect to the independence day celebrations. 3 examples: the gebusi, coca in bolivia, aid in malawi. Bolivia grown and consumed (cocaine) just like drinking coffee, seems regular, chews coca leaves. Becomes cash grab, people produce this crop. Has to continue to stay in economy. Gebusi become involved in market and get jobs to earn money: what were the social and cultural effects. How can anthropology contribute to our understanding of situations like these: its holistic, understands the interconnection between economy, social, traditions. Probably more than 10 gifts (multiple gifts from family) I would expect to receive gifts from friends and family.

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