Goffman Traits
Goffman’s four traits of total institutions
S.Mahenthiran, N4 222767
Principles of Sociology
2013-1
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I certify that this dissertation is my own work and contains no material which has been accepted for the award of any degree or diploma in any institute, college or university. Moreover, to the best of my knowledge and belief, it contains no material previously published or written by another person, except where due reference is made in the text of the dissertation.
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Introduction .......................................................................................................... 3 2. Goffman’s studies and theories ........................................................................... 3 2.1. Total institution .............................................................................................. 3 2.2. Four common traits of total institution ........................................................... 4 2.3. Degradation ceremony ................................................................................. 4 2.4. Resocialization .............................................................................................. 5 3. Self- reflection ..................................................................................................... 5 4. Four major theoretical perspectives .................................................................... 6 5. Conclusion ........................................................................................................... 7 6. Reference list ...................................................................................................... 8
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1. Introduction
The present
S.Mahenthiran, N4 222767
Principles of Sociology
2013-1
Statement of authorship
I certify that this dissertation is my own work and contains no material which has been accepted for the award of any degree or diploma in any institute, college or university. Moreover, to the best of my knowledge and belief, it contains no material previously published or written by another person, except where due reference is made in the text of the dissertation.
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Date ___________________________________________________
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Table of content
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Introduction .......................................................................................................... 3 2. Goffman’s studies and theories ........................................................................... 3 2.1. Total institution .............................................................................................. 3 2.2. Four common traits of total institution ........................................................... 4 2.3. Degradation ceremony ................................................................................. 4 2.4. Resocialization .............................................................................................. 5 3. Self- reflection ..................................................................................................... 5 4. Four major theoretical perspectives .................................................................... 6 5. Conclusion ........................................................................................................... 7 6. Reference list ...................................................................................................... 8
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1. Introduction
The present