Reference no: EM133380931
Purpose:
In this paper, you will demonstrate your understanding of the connections between course concepts and apply these concepts to our course text and course media.
Paper Topic:
While we may tend to think of ourselves as unique individuals, sociologists take the position that we can not really know ourselves outside of our lives with others. How do sociologists support the position that our concept of self is "socially constituted"?
Action Items Before Writing Your Paper:
In order to successfully complete this paper, students should make sure they have:
Read and answered the study guide questions for Chapters Five - Nine in our required textbook, paying particular attention to the concepts in Chapter Six
Required Content:
Your paper must include at minimum a discussion of the following concepts and ideas:
Impression formation and impression management
The core ideas from Goffman's dramaturgy
Status inconsistency
Embarrassment, stigma, and aligning actions
Your paper must also use ALL three videos listed above as the examples or application of these concepts, the course text and course media should be highlighted and featured as evidence and support in your paper.