Title: The Influence of Macro Systems of Inequality on the Presentation of Self: A Comparison of Goffman and Mead’s Theories Goffman and Mead both offer insightful perspectives on the construction and presentation of self in social interactions

Concepts to use and define for Goffman:  Dramaturgical analysis, presentation of self, impression management, front stage, back stage, idealization, tact, embarrassment, leaking.
Concepts to use and define for Mead:  Self, Imitation Stage, Play Stage, Game Stage, Generalized Other, significant other, dualistic self, I, me.
Include discussion of three macro systems of inequality that influence your past, present, or future “Self.”

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