Soc 302: Quiz #1
Berger, Schutz, Garfinkel, Goffman
Name: _______________________________
Question #1:
Central to Berger's theory is his three “moments.” (a) Name the three moments and
then (b) attach an appropriate event or activity, etc. to each of the three that would
make a complete explanation of some social phenomenon that you are familiar with.
1)
2)
3)
Question #2:
Berger (and Toth) argue that there are three imperatives necessary for an effective
society. Identify them and explain their collective function or purpose (you can use your
own terms).
1)
2)
3)
Question #3:
Schutz identifies four kids of alters/alter egos/others with whom we create & manage
intersubjectivity; (a) identify each one and (b) give an illustration from your own
biography (over):
1)
2)
3)
4)
Question #4:
(a) What is Garfinkel attempting to demonstrate or reveal by the use of what he calls
“breaching experiments”? (b) And how is it demonstrated and/or revealed…?
Question #5:
Which of the following concepts is generally not associated with Erving Goffman’s
dramaturgical sociology (circle one)?
a) total institutions
b) frontstage/backstage
c) stigma/spoiled identities d) normative order/nomos
e) personal identity kit