BITE axis: Information
Front-stage / Back-stage
Goffman's term for the gap between a group's public-facing presentation and its internal reality. Most high-control groups maintain a sharp front-stage/back-stage divide.
Educational tool only. All groups exist on a spectrum of control. Individual experiences vary. Based on publicly available reports, ex-member accounts, court records, and expert analyses — not medical or legal advice.
Goffman's term for the gap between a group's public-facing presentation and its internal reality. Most high-control groups maintain a sharp front-stage/back-stage divide.