Question

After being unexpectedly fired at work, Gillian was careful not to show any emotion as she packed up her desk. Back at her apartment, however, she broke down in tears on the couch with her dog. In Erving Goffman's terms, Gillian's behavior differed because it occurred in ____________ and ____________ regions.

Answer 1

Answer:

Front, back.

Explanation:

In Erving Goffman's terms, Gillian's behavior differed because it occurred in front and back regions. According to Erving Goffman's dramaturgical perspective of sociology, everyday behaviors take part either in "front stage" or in the "back stage". In this perspective social life is like a stage. We act differently in different settings and according to the audience. Front stage behavior takes place when people are watching. Back stage behavior refers to what people do when they are not watched by others.