Erving Goffman

Sociology Canadian-American 1922 – 1982 104 quotes

Developed dramaturgical analysis, viewing social interaction as a performance, and explored the sociology of everyday life.

Quotes by Erving Goffman

The individual's performance is a way of protecting his self-image.

The Presentation of Self in Everyday Life 1959

The individual's performance is a way of presenting himself as a certain kind of person.

The Presentation of Self in Everyday Life 1959

The individual's performance is a way of presenting himself as a moral being.

The Presentation of Self in Everyday Life 1959

The individual's performance is a way of presenting himself as a competent being.

The Presentation of Self in Everyday Life 1959

The individual's performance is a way of presenting himself as a trustworthy being.

The Presentation of Self in Everyday Life 1959

The individual's performance is a way of presenting himself as a respectable being.

The Presentation of Self in Everyday Life 1959

The individual's performance is a way of presenting himself as a normal being.

The Presentation of Self in Everyday Life 1959

The individual's performance is a way of presenting himself as a rational being.

The Presentation of Self in Everyday Life 1959

The individual's performance is a way of presenting himself as a responsible being.

The Presentation of Self in Everyday Life 1959

The individual's performance is a way of presenting himself as a reliable being.

The Presentation of Self in Everyday Life 1959

The individual's performance is a way of presenting himself as a consistent being.

The Presentation of Self in Everyday Life 1959

The individual's performance is a way of presenting himself as a coherent being.

The Presentation of Self in Everyday Life 1959

The individual's performance is a way of presenting himself as a unified being.

The Presentation of Self in Everyday Life 1959

The individual's performance is a way of presenting himself as a unique being.

The Presentation of Self in Everyday Life 1959

The individual's performance is a way of presenting himself as an autonomous being.

The Presentation of Self in Everyday Life 1959

The individual's performance is a way of presenting himself as an authentic being.

The Presentation of Self in Everyday Life 1959

The individual's performance is a way of presenting himself as a genuine being.

The Presentation of Self in Everyday Life 1959

The individual's performance is a way of presenting himself as a sincere being.

The Presentation of Self in Everyday Life 1959

The individual's performance is a way of presenting himself as an honest being.

The Presentation of Self in Everyday Life 1959

The individual's performance is a way of presenting himself as a truthful being.

The Presentation of Self in Everyday Life 1959