SOC 1100 Chapter Notes - Chapter 6: Thomas Theorem, Role Theory, Ethnomethodology

• School: University of Guelph
• Department: Sociology
• Course: SOC 1100
• Professor: Deanna Behnke- Cook

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Master status: status that has special importance for social identity, often shaping a person"s entire life, i. e. occupation, a recognizable family name, gender for women, negative sense; disease, disability. Role exit: becoming and ex : disengaging form a social role can be very traumatic without proper preparation. Dramaturgical analysis: the presentation of self : dramaturgical analysis: the study of social interaction in term of theatrical performance, the presentation of self or impression management: a person"s efforts to create specific impressions in the minds of others. Performances: our performance includes the way we dress (costume), objects we carry (props) and our tone of voice and gestures (manner) Idealization: we try to convince others and perhaps ourselves that what we do reflects idea cultural standards rather that selfish motives, we all use idealization - i. e. being nice and smiling to someone you don"t like.