Every(day) Identities in Forensics: Performing Identities Within the Constraints of Intercollegiate Forensics

Author

Julie Louceil Germain Walker, Minnesota State University MankatoFollow

Abstract

Goffman's (1959) dramaturgical theory of identity provides a framework for making sense of complicated, mundane identity performances. Through in-depth interviews and focus groups conducted with intercollegiate forensic co-culture members, the current research builds on Goffman's dramaturgical theory of identity. Crystallization-based analysis showed identity performances are situated within one another like Russian matroyshka (nesting) dolls. Co-cultural expectations produce multi-level professionalism expectations, and overlapping co-cultures mean individuals manage conflicting conventions. Implications are offered for the forensics community, other co-cultures, and identity scholars.

Advisor

Daniel Cronn-Mills

Committee Member

Anne Kerber

Committee Member

Heather Hamilton

Date of Degree

2016

Language

english

Document Type

Thesis

Degree

Master of Fine Arts (MFA)

College

Arts and Humanities

Recommended Citation

Walker, J. L. G. (2016). Every(day) Identities in Forensics: Performing Identities Within the Constraints of Intercollegiate Forensics [Master’s thesis, Minnesota State University, Mankato]. Cornerstone: A Collection of Scholarly and Creative Works for Minnesota State University, Mankato. https://cornerstone.lib.mnsu.edu/etds/643/

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