SOC 201 Lecture Notes - Lecture 3: Reference Group, Theurgy, Erving Goffman
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Humans use symbols: irvin goffman: (cid:862)the presentation of self in everyday life (book) Argues that we present ourselves in everyday life; Tho(cid:373)as:(cid:863) if people define a situation as real, it becomes real in its (cid:272)o(cid:374)se(cid:395)ue(cid:374)(cid:272)es(cid:863) If they interpret the situation as real, they will react as if it is real. Perception (or imagination) of how we look to others. Feelings: involves the feelings of their thoughts and judgments. E(cid:454). (cid:1005). (cid:455)ou thi(cid:374)k othe(cid:396)s see (cid:455)ou as s(cid:373)a(cid:396)t (cid:1006). You thi(cid:374)k it"s a good thing 3. you feel good. Reference group: groups to refer yourself to: ex. Jobless you vs. working friend and bum friend. Your perspective of yourself is based upon the people around you: (cid:862)ha(cid:374)g a(cid:396)ou(cid:374)d with lose(cid:396)s to feel (cid:271)ette(cid:396) a(cid:271)out (cid:455)ou(cid:396)self(cid:863) Normative reference group: the group that forms our frame of reference: this is the group that we do not necessary choose or want to be with. They influence who you are, your outlooks, your thoughts, etc.
