Social Action Theory - individual notes

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    • What do social action theories focus on?
      Meanings and interpretations individuals assign to actions
    • What assumption do social action theories make about individuals?
      Individuals have free will to act and vary in their interpretations of events
    • How do social action theories differ from structural approaches?
      They adopt a micro-sociological perspective, focusing on individual actions
    • Who is associated with Social Action Theory?
      Max Weber
    • What does Weber's Social Action Theory emphasize?
      The motivations behind social actions
    • What is affective action in Weber's theory?
      Action based upon emotional factors
    • What is traditional action according to Weber?
      Actions based upon custom and habit
    • What are the two types of rational actions in Weber's theory?
      Instrumental and value-oriented actions
    • What characterizes instrumental rational actions?
      Efficiency of action
    • What does value-oriented rational action focus on?
      Importance of the purpose of the action
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