Week 11-2. Dramaturgy (sociology)

1. Summary

Dramaturgy is a sociological perspective that explains social interaction. This is Erving Goffman's idea, and he viewed theatre as a metaphor. He forms a theatrical metaphor that defines how humans present themselves to others based on cultural values, norms and beliefs. A dramaturgical action is a social action that is designed to be seen by others and to improve one's public self-image. Dramaturgical perspective analyzes the context. The individual's identity is performed through roles, and consensus between the actor and the audience. Because of this dependence on consensus to define social situations. 
Stages refer to the three distinct areas where different individuals with different roles and information can be found. There are three stages: front, back and outside. He clearly distinguishes behavior on the front and back stages. In Front stage, the action is shown to the audience and is part of the performance. In other words, it is where in society we are expected to reveal ourselves in a particular way. Backstage is a place where you are free to express yourself without being suppressed by these social disciplines. Outside or off-stage, is the place where individuals are not involved in the performance. 

2. Interesting

It was interesting to distinguish between behavior on the front and back stages in Dramaturgy theory. People do what society demands in front of others and need a personal sphere that deviates from that. I think it is well compared to the stage of the performance. In addition, the need for a clear distinction between the two stages and the differences helped to understand the core content. 
And the concept of 'team' was not accurately understood. I had questions about whether I could clearly distinguish between people inside and outside the team and whether the concept of the team changed each time I was given a different role in society. 

3. Discussion

Do you actually feel that there is the front stage to perform the social role that you are given? 
Do you think backstage exists without any interference from others?

Comments

  1. 김채원May 30, 2020 at 2:00 AM


    I think there are other people's disturbances in the backstage. It can be expressed more freely than when compared to the Frost stage, but it does not seem to be absolute.

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