This units focus has been on the Presentation of Self, beginning with Erving Goffmans foundational work. You built upon that with a focus on the medical commodification of self (ISL #14) and the virtual self (ISL #23).
THINK: This week, you have some creative expression in your response, though it should address the following questions:
How do you relate to medical commodification of self, as described in ISL#14?How do you relate to the virtual self, as described in ISL#23?Given this units material, what is the self? That is, who defines it?Please write this is a cohesive, 3-4 page response. As always, incorporation of direct quotations is required. (Reading attached)
