Shyness and Society

The Illusion of Competence

Auteurs

• Susie Scott

Paramètres

• 194 pages
• 7 heures de lecture

• Nonfiction

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The book delves into the social dynamics of self-identified 'shy' individuals, examining how they navigate their identities and interactions in public settings. It employs Symbolic Interactionist theories to analyze the processes that lead to the development of a 'shy' persona, highlighting themes of interactional competence, embodiment, and performativity. Additionally, it addresses the concept of deviance in relation to shyness, offering insights into the complexities of social behavior and identity formation.

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• Année de publication: 2007
• Reliure: (rigide)