Question

: The sociologist who contributed to the field of microsociology and emphasized the importance of understanding the seemingly trivial aspects of everyday social behavior was: A) Emile Durkheim B) Karl Marx C) Erving Goffman D) Max Weber

Answer 1

C) Erving Goffman

Erving Goffman is the sociologist known for his contributions to the field of microsociology and for emphasizing the significance of understanding the seemingly trivial aspects of everyday social behavior. His work, particularly his concept of "dramaturgy" and the idea that individuals engage in impression management, has had a significant influence on the study of social interaction and symbolic interactionism.