Goffman's Theoretical Analysis

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Goffman uses theatre as a metaphor for human interaction. Analyse whether, or not, competing in sport, for any individual, can be something more than Goffman’s understanding of performance. Questions have been asked whether, or not, competing in sport, for any individual, can be something more than Goffman’s understanding of performance. Goffman offers an explanation of empirical evidence that attempts to capture the universally shared aspects of human interaction. Goffman looks at social interaction and the way in which we present ourselves in everyday life. According to Goffman, a fundamental aspect of social interaction is that we try, either consciously or subconsciously. (Catherine Collin, 2012) In relation to sport, Goffman’s theory states that we present ourselves differently when participating in sport compared to how we do so in everyday life. However, other theorists such as Mead critisise Goffman and understand sporting performance to be more than Goffman’s theory. Self doubt may also play a roll in competitive sport. This will be analysed using football and half-time team talks as an example of small-scale situations that might be seen as Goffman's understanding of performance.…show more content…
(Elliot, 2007)The self consists for Goffman as an awareness of the variation of roles that are performed in numerous circumstances such as performances involving individuals being aware of impressions they give and make upon others. (Goffman, 1956) A role is therefore performed for an audience, and the private self knows that such performances are essential to identity. The higher the level of competition, the more the detail of the performance must be delivered to the
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