While modern America has enjoyed a decline in prejudicial attitudes, some sociologists argue that surveys do not reflect people's true beliefs. Instead, they argue that Goffman's theory of dramaturgy can be applied to modern racism, arguing that overt racism is unacceptable. How might Goffman's theory explain "modern racism"?

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Aurora Simpson

18 June, 00:13

While modern America has enjoyed a decline in prejudicial attitudes, some sociologists argue that surveys do not reflect people's true beliefs. Instead, they argue that Goffman's theory of dramaturgy can be applied to modern racism, arguing that overt racism is unacceptable. How might Goffman's theory explain "modern racism"?

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Paloma Berger · Answer 1

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Goffman's Theory compares everyday life and the individuals within society to theater and actors. Such so that he believes that each individual is playing a variety of different roles within society. Applied to modern racism, Goffman's theory would state that people are hesitant to share their true feelings in public if they know such beliefs are not acceptable. Explaining why surveys do not reflect individual's true beliefs.