The concept of a “total institution” is central to understanding various forms of social control and institutional dynamics within sociology. Coined by sociologist Erving Goffman in his seminal work Asylums (1961), the term refers to an organization or establishment in…
The concept of the “moral career” is pivotal in understanding how individuals navigate their social worlds, particularly within institutional settings. Coined by sociologist Erving Goffman, the term refers to the evolving identity and self-concept of an individual as they pass…
Introduction Symbolic interactionism is a cornerstone theoretical perspective in sociology, focusing on how humans interpret and negotiate meaning through everyday social interactions. Its foundational premise is that human behavior is shaped by the meanings we assign to objects, events, and…
