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EY67 · **on:** Jul 2, 2018

The dramaturgical approach to social life outlined by Erving Goffman uses the stage as a metaphor for understanding how individuals behave in society.

He argues that social actors use impression management to present themselves to others in all social situations. Explain impression management and present an example of how you have used this in your own life.

What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

Some of the earliest research on prejudice and discrimination was conducted by __________, who saw racism as__________.

a. sociologists; a result of social hierarchy
b. demographers; a result of population expansion
c. ethnographers; an expression of cultural beliefs
d. psychologists; an expression of particular personality disorders

joneynes · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 2, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Impression management describes how we manipulate the ways we present ourselves to others to create the best possible impression as we understand it. In other words, we consider the social situation we are in and we act accordingly to satisfy how we want to be seen by others as well as how we can achieve particular goals. For example, a person who dresses up for a job interview and presents their most professional behavior is engaging in impression management. Also, a person going on a first date is likely to carefully present whom they are based on whether or not they wish to have a second date.

Answer to Question 2

d