Magic, Secrets, and Grim Reality: Death Work and Boundary Management in the Role of the Funeral Director

2007 ◽  
Vol 15 (3) ◽  
pp. 233-243 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ruth Bartlett ◽  
Gordon Riches
Keyword(s):  
Professional Role ◽  
Boundary Management ◽  
Funeral Directors ◽  
Life And Death ◽  
The Public ◽  
Funeral Director ◽  
Front Stage ◽  
Role Based ◽  
Back Stage

This article examines the performances that funeral directors undertake in protecting the public from the disorder of death and in creating the “magic” of a funeral. Goffman's (1959) concepts of back-stage/front-stage performances are used to illustrate the tension that arises as funeral workers switch between these two elements of their professional role. Based on fieldwork study in a number of funeral establishments, we present examples of the stress that they may experience in their management of the boundary between life and death.

“Our Dead are the Ultimate Teachers of Life”. The Corpse as an Inter-mediator of Transcendence

2013 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
pp. 223-240
Author(s):  
Antje Kahl
Keyword(s):  
Death And Dying ◽  
Modern Society ◽  
Religious Institutions ◽  
Spiritual Experiences ◽  
Dead Body ◽  
Funeral Directors ◽  
The Public ◽  
Funeral Director ◽  
The Dead ◽  
The Relationship

Today in Germany, religion and the churches forfeit their sovereignty of interpretation and ritual concerning death and dying. The funeral director is the first point of contact when death occurs. Therefore he or she is able to influence the relationship between the living and the dead. In the course of this development, the dead body, often referred to as dirty and dangerous, is being sanitized by funeral directors. Funeral directors credit the dead body with a certain quality; they claim that facing the dead may lead to religious or spiritual experiences, and therefore they encourage the public viewing of the dead – a practice which was, and still is not very common in Germany. The new connotation of the dead body is an example for the dislimitation of religion in modern society. The religious framing of death-related practises no longer exclusively belongs to traditional religious institutions and actors, but can take place in commercial business companies as well.

The Public Debate on Life and Death Choices: A Response from a Jewish Hospital Chaplain

2000 ◽  
Vol 54 (1) ◽  
pp. 23-32 ◽  
Author(s):  
Phyllis Brooks Toback
Keyword(s):  
Meaning In Life ◽  
Oral Tradition ◽  
Hospital Chaplain ◽  
Life And Death ◽  
The Public ◽  
Modern Times ◽  
Jewish Hospital ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Different Levels

Addresses the issue of life and death choices from the perspective of a Jewish chaplain. Explores the tension between the law ( Halachah) and experience or story ( Aggadah) and the impact of that tension on lives and decisions. Cites persons and situations from biblical material, oral tradition, and modern times which illustrate the human struggle with these disputed issues. Explores different levels of pain and our understanding of and response to suffering. Invites reflection on the range of responses to pain that are humanly possible. Illustrates how meaning in life nurtures the desire to live. Claims this meaning aspect is not adequately addressed in the current dialogue. Focusses on the role of chaplains in listening and responding to persons and in helping to activate the impulse of hope. Suggests ways in which chaplains can be advocates for patients, prophetic voices within communities and institutions, and empowering of the gifts of others.

scholarly journals Louie, Louis: The Fictional, Stage, and Auteur Personas of Louis C.K. in Louie

2015 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Melanie Piper
Keyword(s):  
Television Series ◽  
Simultaneous Observation ◽  
The Public ◽  
Private Lives ◽  
Stand Up Comedy ◽  
Public Persona ◽  
Public Work ◽  
Front Stage ◽  
Back Stage ◽  
Authorial Voice

This paper examines stand-up comedy in light of the persona studies idea of the proliferation of the public self to consider the ways comedians are represented and self-presented. Stand-up comedy as a performance mode deploys a literal version of Goffman’s front-stage and back-stage personas, raising questions about who comedians “really” are. Where the simultaneous observation of the on- and off-stage personas of comedy performers was previously only afforded in representational fiction, the diversification of what constitutes on-stage space for comedians has provided opportunities for comedians to perform versions of their back-stage selves in a broader variety of public, front-stage spaces. In the case of American comedian Louis C.K., his television series, Louie, has proven to be a liminal entity that operates in the spirit of presentational media, while produced, constructed, and distributed as representational media. This paper uses Louie to examine the front-stage and back-stage personas of personal, confessional comedians like C.K. who present aspects of their private lives in their public work. In addition, I look at how C.K. asserts his public persona as a self-presentational meta-presence within the representational depiction of his fictionalised self on television. The result is a step toward understanding the nature of self-performance in the front- and back-stage personas of stand-up comedians and how representational media with a distinct authorial voice can act in the spirit of presentational media.

scholarly journals Incomprehension, dependency, and distrust in the presentation of fixed asset figures: Front stage dramaturgy

2017 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 1
Author(s):  
Eka Findi Tresnawati ◽  
Ali Djamhuri ◽  
Ari Kamayanti
Keyword(s):  
Impression Management ◽  
Balance Sheet ◽  
Financial Statements ◽  
Research Review ◽  
The Public ◽  
Self Image ◽  
Fixed Assets ◽  
Front Stage ◽  
Asset Data

This study aims to explore the role of actors in presenting financial statements and those who manage assets in performing the presentation of fixed assets figures in the balance sheet. These actors consist of the major parts in various stories. Dramaturgy was employed as a method to analyze the roles, coupled with an analysis of impression management from John and Pittman Taxonomy. A thorough research review was conducted on the front stage. In some scenes, the actors performed intimidation when forcing other actors to present the asset data instantly. In another time, ingratiation was done to cover the weak-nesses when the assets caretaker felt neglected. The role of self-promotion was performed by the Financial Manager of Regional Work Unit (PPK-SKPD) when he wanted to show that he had worked hard to prepare the balance sheet and refuses to bear the errors when the balance sheet presenting assets data was in trouble. Impression management techniques were used entirely by the actors to show the desired self-image, at certain time and in cer-tain circumstances. The roles played by the actors give rise to the phenomenon that the fixed assets figures presented in the balance sheet rest on the condition of incomprehension, dependency, and distrust between the actors. The presentation of fixed assets figures in the balance sheet shows a series of accounting process filled by conflict, as seen throughout the show. This research is expected to increase the study in the context of academic on the topic of fixed assets, particularly in the public sector (government).

Public librarians' perception of their professional role and the library's role in supporting the public sphere: a multi-country comparison

2021 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Jamie Johnston ◽  
Ágústa Pálsdóttir ◽  
Anna Mierzecka ◽  
Ragnar Andreas Audunson ◽  
Hans-Christoph Hobohm ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Public Sphere ◽  
Public Libraries ◽  
Public Library ◽  
Professional Role ◽  
Central Research ◽  
Content Type ◽  
The Public ◽  
Country Comparison ◽  
The Public Sphere

PurposeThe overarching aim of this article is to consider to what extent the perceptions of librarians in Denmark, Germany, Hungary, Iceland, Norway, Poland and Sweden reflect a unified view of their professional role and the role of their institutions in supporting the formation of the public sphere and to what extent the variations reflect national contexts.Design/methodology/approachThe multi-country comparison is based on online questionnaires. The central research questions are how do librarians legitimize the use of public resources to uphold a public library service? How do librarians perceive the role of public libraries as public spaces? How do librarians perceive their professional role and the competencies needed for it? Consideration is given to how the digital and social turns are reflected in the responses.FindingsThe results show evidence of a unified professional culture with clear influences from national contexts. A key finding is that librarians see giving access as central for both legitimizing library services and for the library's role as a public sphere institution. Strong support is shown for the social turn in supporting the formation of the public sphere while the digital turn appears to be a future challenge; one of seemingly increased importance due to the pandemic.Research limitations/implicationsThis study shows that libraries across the seven countries have expanded beyond simply providing public access to their book-based collections and now serve as social, learning and creative spaces: both in the physical library and digitally. Qualitative research is needed concerning librarians' notions of public libraries and librarianship, which will provide a more in-depth understanding of the changing professional responsibilities and how public libraries recruit the associated competencies.Originality/valueThe article provides a much needed insight into how librarians perceive the role of public libraries in supporting the formation of the public sphere and democratic processes, as well as their own role.

scholarly journals The Implementation of the Professional Role of the Community Pharmacist in the Immunization Practices in Italy to Counteract Vaccine Hesitancy

Pharmacy ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (3) ◽  
pp. 155
Author(s):  
Rosagemma Ciliberti ◽  
Nicola Luigi Bragazzi ◽  
Alessandro Bonsignore
Keyword(s):  
Community Pharmacist ◽  
Community Pharmacists ◽  
Professional Role ◽  
Vaccine Hesitancy ◽  
Community Pharmacies ◽  
Immunization Programs ◽  
Healthcare Facilities ◽  
The Public ◽  
Ease Of Access

In Italy, the National Vaccinal Prevention Plan has renewed the commitment of the Italian government to promote a culture of vaccination practices in the general population and especially among healthcare professionals, considering it as a strategic goal. The search for useful tools and techniques to promote a layered and widespread information network capable of restoring a climate of trust and confidence towards vaccination, leads us to reflect on the possibility, already adopted in numerous countries, of enlisting community pharmacies in immunization campaigns also in Italy, positively implementing the professional role of the community pharmacist in immunization. The pharmacist is often the first point of contact with both the patients and the public, both for the relationship of trust and confidence that binds him to the citizens, and for the ease of access in relation to the widespread distribution of community pharmacies in the territory, the availability of prolonged operating hours, the absence of need for appointments and positions near/outside of healthcare facilities. Currently, in Italy the role of the community pharmacist is limited to counseling and providing advice and information regarding the benefits and/or any risks of vaccination practices, but does not imply a direct engagement in immunization programs, rather a collaboration to avoid straining and overwhelming the vaccination centers. Some recent questionnaire-based studies have shown that Italian community pharmacists have attitudes that are favorable to vaccinations, even though their knowledge is rather limited. Together with expanding the engagement of community pharmacists in immunization programs, their educational gap should be addressed in order to significantly improve and enhance the protection of the public health.

scholarly journals REKONSEPTUALISASI GERAKAN DAKWAH JAMAAH TABLIGH KOTA PALOPO

2016 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
pp. 159
Author(s):  
Achmad Sulfikar
Keyword(s):  
Impression Management ◽  
Participant Observation ◽  
Theoretical Models ◽  
Factual Knowledge ◽  
Erving Goffman ◽  
The Public ◽  
Back Stage ◽  
Cultural Movement ◽  
Clear Line

This study aims to acquire factual knowledge, understanding and expressing a variety of symptoms that arise throughout the process of conveying messages of dakwah by members of Jamaah Tabligh Palopo, and develop concepts, theoretical models, and communication approaches with regard to the role of Jamaah Tabligh as a preacher. Researchers conducted a participant observation of the Jamaah Tabligh Palopo uses dramaturgical theory of Erving Goffman, who use the theater metaphor to analyze human behavior. Through this research, will know what, why and how they're to preach, especially about their impression management in conveying the messages of dakwah. The author found that Jamaah Tabligh is more of a cultural movement, the movement clearly well organized. In the context of dramaturgy there is a clear line between the front stage and back stage, but Jamaah Tabligh give an opportunity to the public to at any time to cross the edge. Actors in this case members of the Jamaah Tabligh tried to play a good role as a preacher, it is dominated by the more spiritual motivation

scholarly journals STUDI DRAMATURGI PENYIAR RADIO DALAM MENYEBARKAN INFORMASI KEPADA PUBLIK DI CIREBON RADIO KOTA CIREBON

Jurnal Signal ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 6 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Vaika Putri Andini ◽  
Nurudin Siraj ◽  
Abdul Jalil Hermawan
Keyword(s):  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Literature Study ◽  
Online Data ◽  
Purposive Sampling ◽  
The Public ◽  
Whole Person ◽  
Front Stage ◽  
Back Stage ◽  
The City ◽  
Depth Interviews

ABSTRAK Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui Dramaturgi Penyiar Radio dalam Menyebarkan Informasi kepada Publik dengan sub fokus pada front stage (panggung depan) dan back stage (panggung belakang) dari Penyiar Cirebon Radio di Kota Cirebon. Penelitian ini menggunakan pendekatan kualitatif dengan studi dramaturgi dan objek penelitiannya adalah penyiar radio. Pemilihan informan menggunakan teknik purposive sampling. Perolehan data penelitian ini berasal dari wawancara mendalam, observasi, dokumentasi, penelusuran data online dan studi pustaka. Hasil penelitian menunjukan bahwa front stage (panggung depan) penyiar radio menggunakan sebuah topeng dan diperankan diatas panggung pertunjukkan dengan latar panggung pertunjukan mereka adalah ruang siaran Cirebon Radio. Back stage (panggung belakang) penyiar radio adalah menampilkan sosok seutuhnya pada kehidupan sehari-hari, seperti sebagai anak dalam keluarga. Kesimpulan dari penelitian ini adalah bahwa setiap penyiar radio melakukan pengelolaan kesan dan cara menyampaikan informasi pada panggung depan dan panggung belakang. Terlihat perbedaan disetiap panggungnya, baik itu penampilan maupun perilaku. Kata kunci : Dramaturgi, Penyiar Radio, Cirebon Radio ABSTRACT This study aims to determine the Dramaturgy of Radio Broadcasters in Disseminating Information to the Public with a sub-focus on the front stage (front stage) and back stage (stage rear) of the Broadcaster Cirebon Radio in the City of Cirebon. This research uses qualitative approach with the study of dramaturgy and the object of research is the radio announcer. The selection of informants using purposive sampling technique. The acquisition of the data of this study derived from in-depth interviews, observation, documentation, search the online data and literature study. The results showed that the front stage radio announcer using a mask and played on the stage show with the backdrop of the stage performances they are broadcast space Cirebon Radio. Back stage radio broadcaster is showing the figure of a whole person in daily life, such as children in the family. The conclusion from this study is that each of the radio announcer doing the management of the impression and how to convey information on the stage front and stage back. Visible differences in every stage, be it appearance or behavior. Keywords : Dramaturgy, Radio Announcer, Cirebon Radio

Integrity as a Core Value in Organizations

2012 ◽  
pp. 327-340 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gillian Griffin
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
Moral Reasoning ◽  
Personal Development ◽  
Practical Reasoning ◽  
Ethical Decision Making ◽  
Professional Role ◽  
Ethical Theories ◽  
The Public ◽  
Definition Of

In recent years, the teaching of ethics in business schools has become more common. However, despite positive interest and the quantity of literature, there remain serious shortcomings and incidents of unethical behavior by corporations. Unfortunately, rules, principles, values and virtues are usually presented in a fragmented fashion, often confusing ethical theories. Rarely is the role of character and virtue in moral reasoning considered and little has been written to illustrate moral judgment as integral to practical reasoning in ethical decision making. This chapter defines the strengths and weaknesses of duty and organizational values and illustrates the interconnectedness of rules, values and virtues. Unless the crucial element that character plays in organizational ethics is considered, it becomes a simple philosophical comparison of ethical theories. An integrated component of duty, values and virtue provides a clearer definition of virtues and their relationship to personal development, the professional role and the public good.

scholarly journals Społeczna rola prawników: odpowiedzialność, podmiotowość, zaufanie

2018 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 63-86
Author(s):  
Przemysław Kaczmarek
Keyword(s):  
Moral Responsibility ◽  
Social Role ◽  
Professional Role ◽  
The Public ◽  
The Social ◽  
Subjective Agency ◽  
The Individual ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Individual Dimension

This article attempts to answer the question why is it worth to exhibit the category of agency in the legal practice. Answering the question I started my discussion from the presentation ideas related to the issue of the social role of the lawyers. In the completion of this objective, I discussed three ideas: moral responsibility, trust and subjective agency. Putting forward the role of the lawyer, I paid attention to the relationship between the notion of trust in the lawyer’s role and moral responsibility. This relationship is based on an ethical link, which is founded on a kind of obligation. This idea can be demonstrated by looking into confidence in the lawyer’s role as a special form of obligation to consider individual, institutional and social arguments. In the presented approach the state of limbo between the individual dimension, which focuses on the relationship between a specific individual and their rights, and the public dimension, where attention is paid to institutional and social arguments, is a characteristic feature of the professional role of a lawyer. The shaping of a professional role in a subjective and structural authorship is based on the idea of a two-way movement. It consists in highlighting the institutional structure with simultaneous reinforcement of the role of the subject who acts within it.

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