According to Goffman, our sense-of-self is influenced mostly by how other's percieve us, and we are constantly changing roles to meet the standards of those we want to be accepted by
Here's a power point on Goffman's theory of dramaturgy
https://home.csulb.edu/~hmarlowe/SOC335/Goffman_Dramaturgical_Model.pdf
More information on Goffman's impression management
https://www.sparknotes.com/sociology/identity-and-reality/section2/
Hyperreality in sociology: The inability of consciousness to distinguish reality from a simulation of reality. This concept was developed by French theorist Jean Baudrillard
A quote that captures the idea of impression management and dramaturgy is, "You never get a second chance to make a first impression"
In other words:
3- choose a role
2 - fit in
1 - conform
... Conform to societal standards, even if that means forfeiting your individuality - Not! We will not conform to other people's expectations anymore, will we?
What we should encourage instead is:
" Your true self is much more valuable than your first impression"
break it down!
3 - Always be authentic
2 - stand out
1 - LIVE!
L - let
I - individualism
V - validate
E - everyone
Live according to your own standards, and at the same time - be good to people, be honest, be kind and most importantly, be uniquely YOU!
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