What is Gidden's Structuration Theory? Theory of Structuration. Sociology A-Level Videos
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Anthony Giddens reconcile agency vs. structure. In his theory of structuration, Giddens argues that sociologists should not see individual agency and larger social structures as opposed to one another. Instead, we should understand them as two sides of the same coin.
Social action depends on the agency of individuals, but social action is also enabled and constrained by the rules and resources that make such action possible and understandable to others.
This A-Level sociology video explores Giddens’ theory of structuration and deals with concepts and sociologists such as deterministic, voluntaristic, duality of structure, agency v structure, Archer (1995), and Craib. If you are interested in finding out more about social action theories check out our other videos, see below:
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*Note Taking Questions*
What is Symbolic interactionism?
What are the two main differences between structural and action
theories?
Giddens’ states there is duality of structure. What does he mean by
that?
The relationship between structure and action is structuration in Giddens’ view. Give a real life example of this.
Structure has two elements: rules and resources . Explain each one.
We change social
structure through our
agency, in two ways.
Explain.
Giddens makes an
important attempt to
bridge structure and
action theories. Archer
and Craib criticise him,
what do they argue?
5 авг 2024
