Author Question: In terms of Goffman's theory, what purpose does the public bathroom serve? a. it is a place where ... (Read 29 times)

lidoalex · **on:** Jul 1, 2018

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.

Question 2

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.