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In one succinct paragraph, describe the dramaturgical perspective.

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What distinguishes dramaturgy from other sociological approaches?

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In the first place, as you briefly describe the dramaturgical perspective and also demonstrate what distinguishes dramaturgy from other sociological approaches, I believe that it is a contextual ...

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