Day: February 26, 2026

A woman standing in front of a large, well-lit mirror, likely in a dressing room or backstage area. The mirror is framed with bright round vanity lights. She is holding a plain white mask up to her face, covering her nose and mouth, while looking at her reflection.

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The Presentation of Self in Everyday Life

The Presentation of Self in Everyday Life is the title of a 1956 seminal work by sociologist Erving Goffman. His thesis was