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RQ's on Social Interaction

RQ's on Social Interaction

Q Goffman 1. What can you do to convince people that your actions are “for real”? That is, how do you persuade people that you are really what you say you are, not merely performing a role? 2. Explain the concept of “definition of the situation.” How do we know what the definition of the situation is? Having defined the situation, how do we alter our behavior?alter it. 3. Give an example of a role you regularly play. List at least three cues that you use to try to convince others that the role is genuine. Friedman 1. Why do parents perceive athleticism as important for girls? 2. What are the intersections here between gender, social class, and athleticism?3. How do parents socialize their daughters to be competitive (or not)?

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When an individual enters the presence of others, they frequently strive to gain knowledge about him or to put previously acquired information about him into play. They will be interested in his overall socioeconomic standing, his self-concept, his attitude toward them, his competency, trustworthiness, and so on. Although some of this knowledge appears to be sought almost as an end in itself, it is generally for very practical purposes. Information about the individual aids in the definition of the scenario, allowing others to anticipate what he will expect of them and what they may expect of him (Goffman, 1978).