Emocije i njihovi ljudi: sociologija emocija Ervinga Gofmana
Emotions and Their Men: Erving Goffman's Sociology of Emotions

Summary/Abstract: This paper analyzes the sociology of emotions of Erving Goffman, i.e. his theoretical contributions to the sociological study of human emotions. In this regard, emotions are defined as a phenomenon that has an important role, and even a central place in Goffman's theoretical endeavor. In order to prove this, we present his detailed analysis of shame and embarrassment, together with the importance he attached to these emotions considering social organization. Furthermore, Goffman's ideas and conclusions that belong to the sociology of emotions are found in his sociological theories of social rituals and social interactions. For these reasons, emotions are presented as a key element for any appropriate consideration of Goffman's sociological heritage and his contributions to sociological theory. Also, Goffman's sociology is (re)conceptualized as a part of a Durkheimian theoretical tradition, and Durkheim's theory is seen as the key inspiration for Goffman's interest in human emotions. Finally, Goffman's sociology of emotions is also analyzed as a collection of brave and provocative ideas, assumptions and conclusions that are not related solely to this relatively narrow, specific or "esoteric" sociological discipline. Namely, his sociology of emotions is presented as an attempt to integrate (macro)structural and (micro)situational approaches in sociology, which is why it has a wider methodological and (meta)theoretical significance.

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