W12.1 Ma Chenxiao마신소

 Dramatic analysis is a sociological perspective that analyzes micro-sociological accounts of everyday social interactions by analogy with the dramaturgy of performance and drama, dividing these interactions into "actors", "audience" members and various "frontstage" and "backstage" area. The term was first introduced into sociology from drama by Irving Goffman, who developed much of the related terminology and ideas in his 1956 book The Presentation of the Self in Everyday Life.

Goffman believed that in dramatic sociology, the elements of human interaction depend on time, place, and audience. The self is a dramatic effect produced by the scene being presented. Goffman used theatrical metaphor to define the way one person presents himself to another person based on cultural values, norms, and beliefs. There may be interruptions in the performance (of which the actors are conscious), but mostly they are successful. The goal of self-presentation is to gain audience acceptance through a carefully planned performance.

Interesting point

Character preparation and character rupture:

Before interacting with another person, an individual prepares a persona or impression in the hope of leaving a specific impression on the other person. These characters can break down under ill-timed interruptions, such as a backstage performance being interrupted by someone they shouldn't see.

Points for discussion

Identity fluidity:

Dramatic theory suggests that a person's identity is not a stable and independent psychological entity but is constantly reshaped in interactions with others. Discuss how to adapt and present different selves in different situations.