The presentation of self in everyday life, also called dramaturgy, was developed by ________.
A) Talcott Parsons
B) Edwin Sutherland
C) Erving Goffman
D) Travis Hirschi

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The presentation of self in everyday life, also known as dramaturgy, was developed by sociologist Erving Goffman. Goffman's theory suggests that individuals are constantly performing and presenting themselves in a way that they believe will be socially accepted and evaluated positively by others.

The Presentation of Self in Everyday Life, Also Called Dramaturgy