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In terms of Goffman's theory, what purpose does the public bathroom serve?
 
  a. it is a place where we can go to urinate and defecate and without it, society would falter.
  b. the bathroom provides a back stage region to perform behavior that often cannot be done in the front stage.
  c. public bathrooms are the oasis in the desert for people who need a to talk about others.
  d. society demands that the public bathroom offer a save haven where we can perform any act without having to hide it from others.

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Why are mirrors present in public bathrooms?
 
  a. this is a distinctly American phenomenon that indicates that Americans are overly concerned with appearance.
  b. these represent reflections of our self-images that we don't want others to see.
  c. mirrors are our symbolic links with other animals.
  d. mirrors allow people to re-establish their personal fronts.



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Jossy

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Answer to Question 1

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lidoalex

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Reply 2 on: Jul 1, 2018
Excellent


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