Erving Goffman's understanding of the social world as a series of games is at the foundation of his theory on social interaction. This concept has been used to explain how we interact with one another and the various tactics we employ during these interactions. Goffman discusses three types of games: 1) "We take our everyday face-to-face interactions and divide them into the 'back stage' and 'front stage'". The back stage is where we can be ourselves while in public, while the front stage is where we put on a show for others. 2) "We play games by switching back and forth between front-stage performances that are designed to impress, then back-stage activities that are designed for intimacy." 3) "Games involve playing with or When playing a game, time is spent in front of the audience. We match our performance to the audience in order to keep them entertained. When it is time for back-stage activities, we are finally able to relax and have some intimacy with ourselves or with others. — Erving Goffman was a Canadian-American sociologist and writer. He is well known for his contributions to the study of social interaction. According to the American Sociological Association: "Goffman’s major contribution to sociology and other social sciences was in the development of novel conceptual frameworks, new methods, and pioneering applications." — Erving Goffman was a man who spent his life studying the social interactions between individuals. He is particularly known for his idea of life as a game. Goffman's ideas on social interaction can be applied to many different areas of life, including the online world. In the future, it would be interesting to see which ideas from Goffman’s work will be relevant in an increasingly digital world. ### The Presentation of Self in Everyday Life Erving Goffman was a Canadian sociologist who is known for his critical analysis of the way people manage their impressions of others. Goffman's work is concerned with interactional impression management, the process of managing the impressions that others have of us in everyday social interaction. Goffman argues that most social encounters are essentially performances, where we act out various scripted lines and roles just like actors on a stage. — Erving Goffman drew on examples from everyday life to illustrate the many ways in which people are positioned in society. He used the idea of "face" to describe how people try to maintain a positive position in society and how they use and respond to social institutions. Goffman is a Canadian sociologist and writer who wrote "The Presentation of Self in Everyday Life," which is considered one of the most important works in sociology, and has informed fields such as cultural studies, social psychology, performance studies, literary theory, and politics. — Erving Goffman was a Canadian sociologist and writer. He is famous for his analysis of the interaction order and how individuals interact with each other in everyday life. Goffman’s book The Presentation of Self in Everyday Life explains how people manage impressions for various social settings. In this book he discusses how society classifies individuals into types or social statuses based on things like age, sex or race which can affect the way that they are treated. — ### trust, the rules of social interaction Erving Goffman introduced the idea of "frames." He believed that every social interaction was framed by the norms and values of the society in which it took place. Goffman’s work on “frames” is one of his most well-known contributions to sociology. He argued that every social interaction is framed by the norms and values of the society in which it takes place. Goffman proposed that there are four basic frames, or perspectives, through which we view social interactions: (1) dramaturgical frame; (2) frame analysis; (3) frame analysis; and (4) frame analysis. — The idea that a person can control a situation by manipulating the trust of others is an important part of Goffman’s research. Goffman’s theory that people use signs in order to manipulate other people's perceptions about the way they want to be seen in reality, and this is done via what he calls “frame analysis.” Through this, Goffman seeks to examine how much power people really have over their own lives. — Erving Goffman is a sociologist and his research focuses on the rules of social interaction, face-to-face interactions, and the presentation of self. He also studies how people interact in everyday life and what happens when they break these social rules or norms. The social interactions that we have with other people is governed by certain rules of conduct that we learn over time. We learn these rules of conduct through observation of others' behavior and by being told what to do in certain situations. These norms are based on societal values such as trust, politeness, honesty, and respect for authority. If someone breaks these norms or violates them they may be seen as impolite or inappropriate which can cause people to lose their trust for them. ### Goffman’s Sociology of deviance and conformity — Erving Goffman is an American sociologist and social psychologist who conducted groundbreaking research on the interaction order. Goffman’s study of the interaction order (an analog to the linguistic and cultural orders) is focused on how people convey and create meaning by managing impressions others should have of them. The term “interaction order” refers to a “particular set of arrangements by which people regulate their conduct with one another, that is, by which they control what shall count as orderly or disorderly conduct such as to facilitate just those interactions that they wish to engage in.” This concept is derived from Goffman's theory of "face". The Face-Management Rules form a vast and complex system, but among the more important are: 1) Act so as not to Face is a term used in sociology to refer to the positive social value a person effectively claims for himself, usually by way of social interaction. It refers to both the positive sense of self and the negative sense of what other people think about us. — Erving Goffman was a sociologist who broke new ground in social theory. He is best known for his study of how people use language, symbols, and rituals to create impressions of who they are. He is most well-known for his work on social interaction, sociology of deviance and conformity, — ### Goffman’s Frame Analysis — Erving Goffman is a Canadian-American sociologist and social theorist who is best known for his unique Frame Analysis theory. Goffman’s understanding of what constitutes human social interaction stems from the rituals and ceremonies in which we find ourselves when in the company of others. He found that framing is a shared understanding between people on how to behave in a given situation. Erving Goffman's Frame Analysis theory and what constitutes human social interaction. — Erving Goffman was a sociologist and author who is well known for his book Frame Analysis: An Essay on the Organization of Experience. In the book, he discusses the various frames we all see and how we subconsciously organize them to make sense of our world. Goffman’s Frame Analysis is a study conducted by Erving Goffman in order to look at how people relate to one another through social interaction. He studies the frames that individuals use as they communicate with those around them. A frame can be defined as a perspective or lens that influences how an individual perceives and interacts with those around him or her. The three types of frames are: ●Primary frame- The frame that an individual sees himself or her self in ●Secondary frame There are three kinds of frames. The first frame is the primary frame. This is the frame an individual sees himself or her self in. The second type is the secondary frame. This framing takes place when one person tries to make another person see themselves as they want them to be seen, which usually involves some sort of deception. The third type of framing is called reflexive framing, which happens when an individual or group deliberately tries to reframe or alter the perception of a situation. — In his essay, Goffman defines the frame as a set of “schemata for perceiving and interpreting,” which are intimately linked to one’s sense of self. In particular, Goffman discusses the three types of frames: Objective Frames: These frames present an individual in an objective way in relation to reality. For example, if you read your resume to others. Personal Frames: These frames present oneself in relation to oneself. These frames can be either introspective or evaluative. For example, when you think about yourself in the mirror or when you critique your own work. Social Frames: These frames present an individual in relation to their social situation. It is usually when people are introduced to other people or when they tell anecdotes about themselves. ### Goffman and Modern Sociology — Erving Goffman was a Canadian-born American sociologist who is often called the most influential American sociologist of the 20th century. Goffman's theories focus on human interaction and what people do, rather than what they say. Erving Goffman was able to use his theory to explain how people’s perspectives may change based on a change in social roles, and how they might react when being observed by an audience or being onstage. — Goffman’s work has focused on the rules that govern human conduct and the social significance that is placed on these rules. He often carried out research by collecting data through observation or personal interviews. Goffman's contribution to sociology cannot be understated. His work helped place sociology as an important discipline in academia and also helped define what constituted "social reality". One of his most influential books was titled "The Presentation of Self in Everyday Life." It showed how people are judged by their appearance and how they want to be perceived by others. — Erving Goffman was born in Canada and became a US citizen in 1956. He is considered by many scholars as the "father of symbolic interactionism", but he also made major contributions to sociological theory and methodology. Goffman's most influential book, The Presentation of Self in Everyday Life (1959), discusses the dramaturgical perspective of how we appear to others and manage impressions. He argues that we are always acting out a role for other people through gestures, language, symbols, and various other things. —