dramaturgical
dram-uh-TUR-ji-kul
Definition
Relating to the study of social interaction as if it were a theatrical performance, where individuals play specific roles and manage their behavior to present a particular image to an audience.
Etymology
Derived from the Greek words 'drama' (action/deed) and 'ergon' (work), combined with the suffix '-ical.' It was popularized in sociology by Erving Goffman in the mid-20th century to describe the performative nature of social life.
In the news
The article uses this concept, drawing on Erving Goffman, to explain how families may function as a private 'back region' shielded from public view, which contributes to the invisibility of abuse occurring behind closed doors.
Invisible harm and constrained response: a conceptual analysis of psychological domestic abuse against disabled people in China
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