MDSA01H3 Study Guide - Final Guide: Symbolic Interactionism, Microsociology, Erving Goffman
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Symbolic interactionism character & conduct of ppl"s social interactions are powerfully shaped by symbolic meanings they assign to objects, events, other ppl, &social context important for relational development. Dialectical tension - opposing forces that people experience in their. Agency (indiv) capacity of human beings to act purposefully & Structure (institutional) any social feature or force that relationships, are according to their constrains or limits agency. Dramaturgy (goffman) micro-sociological perspective that is useful in understanding ways in behaviours. Impression management art of successfully staging a character or performance that creates desired which media shape human own volitions. Front performance that occurs in full view of audience. Back place reserved only for performer. Setting scene or situation in which performance is occurring (location) Part personal front pattern of actions that define character being performed. Team takes into account cast of players who share in a performance. Identity - identity is neither stable nor constant.
