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At the beginning of Popenoe's work, she reports finding the dolls Azawagh girls played with rounded and faceless. Goffman concludes her first chapter by

describing the play of children in the street. What does their play tell us about their micro-culture?

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Children's play in a micro-culture reflects their values, norms, and socialization processes.

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The play of children in a micro-culture can tell us a lot about their values, norms, and socialization processes. In the case of Azawagh girls playing with rounded and faceless dolls, it may indicate a focus on collective identity and the de-emphasis of individualism. Goffman's observation of children playing in the street shows how they learn and internalize social roles and scripts, which are important in their micro-culture.

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