Erving Goffman
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 individual's performance is a way of presenting himself as a certain kind of person.
The individual's performance is a way of presenting himself as a moral being.
The individual's performance is a way of presenting himself as a competent being.
The individual's performance is a way of presenting himself as a trustworthy being.
The individual's performance is a way of presenting himself as a respectable being.
The individual's performance is a way of presenting himself as a normal being.
The individual's performance is a way of presenting himself as a rational being.
The individual's performance is a way of presenting himself as a responsible being.
The individual's performance is a way of presenting himself as a reliable being.
The individual's performance is a way of presenting himself as a consistent being.
The individual's performance is a way of presenting himself as a coherent being.
The individual's performance is a way of presenting himself as a unified being.
The individual's performance is a way of presenting himself as a unique being.
The individual's performance is a way of presenting himself as an autonomous being.
The individual's performance is a way of presenting himself as an authentic being.
The individual's performance is a way of presenting himself as a genuine being.
The individual's performance is a way of presenting himself as a sincere being.
The individual's performance is a way of presenting himself as an honest being.
The individual's performance is a way of presenting himself as a truthful being.