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Explain the idea of "Presentation of Self" in Erving Goffman’s sociology. How do individuals manage their Impressions in daily life?
Erving Goffman was a famous sociologist who gave the idea that people are like actors in their lives. They play different roles and behave differently in different situations to create a good image in front of others. He called this process impression management. For example, a child may behaRead more
Erving Goffman was a famous sociologist who gave the idea that people are like actors in their lives. They play different roles and behave differently in different situations to create a good image in front of others. He called this process impression management.
For example, a child may behave very nicely in school, showing discipline and respect in front of teachers. But when he returns home, his behavior may completely change—he might fight, disobey, or misbehave. This shows that the child has created a positive image on the “front stage” (school), but his “backstage” behavior (at home) reveals a different reality.
In real life, we all try to present our best side. We want others to see us as good, kind, innocent, and helpful—even if we are struggling or thinking differently inside. Goffman’s idea helps us understand how people act in society, and why our behavior changes depending on the place and audience.
This concept is very useful to understand human nature, and it shows that most of us are constantly managing how others see us.
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See lessWhich books and online resources have been most beneficial in my preparation?
Here are some of the most followed books of UPSC CSE preparation- For History- Ancient and Medieval History - Tamil Nadu NCERT class 11 is enough to cover both ancient and medieval history. https://drive.google.com/open?id=11VGQS15r4qR2fn1OLL7eYnaeTY0mk5yJ - download link Modern History- Spectrum iRead more
Here are some of the most followed books of UPSC CSE preparation-
For History-
Ancient and Medieval History – Tamil Nadu NCERT class 11 is enough to cover both ancient and medieval history.
https://drive.google.com/open?id=11VGQS15r4qR2fn1OLL7eYnaeTY0mk5yJ – download link
Modern History– Spectrum is the most followed book and gives you a proper knowledge and understanding of the subject in a precise manner.
World History – the book you should look for is History of the world by Arjun dev.
Art and Culture– Class 11 Fine Arts and Indian Art and Culture by Nithin Singhania.
Economics– two of the most followed sources are Indian economy by Vivek Singh and Mrunal sir notes you can follow either of them. Also read class 11 and 12th NCERT’s for a basic understanding of the subject.
Environment and Ecology– Shankar IAS provides the best source for covering this subject and along with that try to read the last four chapters in Biology book of class 12th and Chapter -14 of class 11 chemistry ( both NCERT ).
https://www.shankariasacademy.com/upsc-environment-book/
Science and Technology– no single resource , it is necessary to link the current affairs with static portion . The main source one should rely on is Vision IAS monthly magazine.
Geography – 11th and 12th NCERT , Oxford student atlas.
Polity– Class 11 NCERT and LAXMIKANT + Bare Act.
Internal security and Disaster management – Vision Mains 365 is sufficient.
Society and social justice – Class 12 Sociology NCERT + Vision Value added material.
Governance – Vision IAS mains 365.
International relations – Mainly current affairs oriented , cover Vision Mains 365 and PT 365.
Ethics – to understand the basics try to cover A Practical Approach to Ethics Integrity and aptitude by D K Balaji book and in order to understand the answer writing structure access the toppers notes available online.
CSAT– Arun sharma’s book is the most followed resource but the key to crack CSAT is to do the Previous Year Questions and understand the pattern of the exam.
When it comes to CSE preparation it is not how many books you covered but how much knowledge you are able to understand , retain and recollect. So I personally recommend you to rely on one single resource and gain an in depth knowledge on the given topics.
NCERT texts are available on the official website.
See lessWhat are the best strategies for UPPSC exam answer writing?
The mastery of the following strategies goes a long way in writing UPPSC answers. Understand the Syllabus and Exam Pattern: Acknowledge thorough study of syllabus & sample copy of question papers of previous years examination. Build a Strong Foundation: Be familiar with current affairs, most impRead more
The mastery of the following strategies goes a long way in writing UPPSC answers.
Understand the Syllabus and Exam Pattern: Acknowledge thorough study of syllabus & sample copy of question papers of previous years examination.
Build a Strong Foundation: Be familiar with current affairs, most importantly, those of Uttar Pradesh and ensure that the student has the understanding of concepts in each discipline.
-In writing out answers, particularly write answers daily, and conduct routine mock tests.
-Present your answers in parts like an introduction, body and conclusion
Focus on quality. This should be according to the principles of business communication and include simplicity, brevity, audience relevance, and truth content in your answers. Write legibly and clearly with good handwriting.
-Seek Feedback and Guidance: Show your materials to friends and teachers and get some suggestions regarding the writing.
-Utilize Resources Effectively: Turn to your regular high school literature, newspapers and such.
-Maintain Consistency and Discipline: Stick to the study timetable and develop strong-will power.
-Focus on Uttar Pradesh-Specific Issues: Focus on how different schemes are implemented in several states, observe the cultural and historical background.
Doing this and continuously writing answers in the said style will certainly improve your skills for writing answers, and there you go standing a good chance to clear the UPPSC exam.
See lessWhat is your BIGGEST CHALLENGE in preparing for the UPSC exam?
Current affairs, gk, consistency, time management
Current affairs, gk, consistency, time management
See lessIs it important to have a Plan B while preparing for government job exams like UPSC,PCS,SSC etc.?
yes
yes
See lessWhich time of the day do you best study for exams?
afternoon is the best time
afternoon is the best time
See lessHow's your UPSC preparation going?
a bit challenging
a bit challenging
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because i want
because i want
See lessWhat are the symptoms of Antiepileptic drugs?
Epilepsy - Epilepsy is a chronic disorder which cause seizures which are episodes of involuntary brain activity that can affect the body in different ways Anti epileptic drugs cause various side effects cause Drowsiness ,Lack of energy agitation, headaches, tremors, hair loss, swollen gums, and rashRead more
Epilepsy – Epilepsy is a chronic disorder which cause seizures which are episodes of involuntary brain activity that can affect the body in different ways
Anti epileptic drugs cause various side effects cause Drowsiness ,Lack of energy agitation, headaches, tremors, hair loss, swollen gums, and rashes .
Nausea, vomiting, double vision, loss of coordination, liver damage, stomach upset, dizziness, unsteadiness, blurry vision, memory and thinking problems, and reduced resistance to colds.
Types: There are many different types of epilepsy and seizures. Seizures can be focal, meaning they start in a particular part of the brain, or generalized, meaning they initially involve all areas of the brain.
Once i was an NDA aspirant(I was then class 11 with so much blood boiling for serving the nation), so trying to figure out my best and most effective study time was really hard. So i tried seeing whether i'm an early bird or night owl and started experimenting with various time for my study schedule. You can guess the outcome?
This is your personal experiment I might not be able to tell you the accurate results, because that depends on your personality and your personal life, but I have a theory to both the results and what would be the outcome for either of the results. According to your experiment if you turned out to bRead more
This is your personal experiment I might not be able to tell you the accurate results, because that depends on your personality and your personal life, but I have a theory to both the results and what would be the outcome for either of the results.
According to your experiment if you turned out to be an early bird , it mean studing early in morning made you concentrate more with less distractions , and with fresh mind you can understand topics more clearly, you can start your day early and utilize to more things.
If you turned out to be a night- Owl , you like the calmness and the silent atmosphere which help you focus more on studing and can go on for a long time , leaving no work to postpone for the next day .
Either way if you figure out what’s best for you, you can use these results not only for studying but also for your regular life assignments , making your work easy and managing your schedules accordingly.
I hope whatever result came out of your experiment worked out for you to achieve your goal. And also helped you have a good and healthy lifestyle.
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