Frame Analysis: Summary and Review

“Frame Analysis: An Essay on the Organization of Experience” (1974) by sociologist Erving Goffman is a microsociology exploration of how people interpret and give meaning to everyday experiences through mental structures called ‘frames.’ The book introduces key concepts like primary frameworks, keying, and fabrication to explain how individuals organize, manipulate, and navigate social reality.

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About the Author:
Erving Goffman (1922–1982) was a Canadian sociologist and one ...