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structuration theory
GIDDENS
structuration theory -
duality
of structure
structure
and action are
two
sides of the same
coin
and neither can
exist
without the other
it is through our
actions
that we
produce
and
reproduce
structures and it is these structures which allow our
actions
to take place
structuration theory - how language illustrates the duality of structure
language
is a structure with rules of
grammar
which determine
meanings
we must
follow
these
rules
to be understood by others
this shows how our
actions
are dependent on
structure
however without
action
structure wouldn't
exist
e.g. grammar wouldn't exist if people did not use our
language
also shows how
actions
can change over time with words taking on new
meanings
-
Gay
and
new
words being developed -
Google
structuration theory - two elements of structure
rules
- the
norms
,
customs
and
laws
which govern action
resources
-
economic
resources such as raw
materials
,
technology
and
power
over others
structuration theory - 2 ways that action reproduces existing structures
the
rules
contain the
stock
of
knowledge
about how we
live
our lives - earning a
living
and
shopping
involve
applying
knowledge
We use
resources
as we go about
everyday
activities which
reproduces
the structures -
money
to buy
.
2. Through
actions
that
reinforce
the
existing
structures because we need to ensure the
status
quo
structuration theory -
ontological
security
the need to feel that the
world
around us is as it
appears
to be -
orderly
and
stable
this
encourages
actions that
maintain
the
structures
rather than
changing
them
structuration theory - two ways that the structure of society, action or agency changes society
reflexive monitoring
unintended consequences
structuration theory - two ways that the structure of society, action or agency changes society
Reflexive monitoring
we constantly
reflect
on our
own
actions and their
consequences
so that we
adjust
our
actions
as needed
structuration theory - two ways that the structure of society, action or agency changes society
Unintended consequences
we may
change
the
world
around us but not always in the way we
intended
e.g. Calvinists adopted the
protestant
work ethic to
glorify
God but also stated the development of the
modern capitalist
state
structuration theory - AO3
ARCHER
- giddens
underestimates
the power of the
structures
to
resist
change
slaves
may wish to
abolish
slavery but lack the
power
to do so through their own
agency
protestants
were persecutes by the
catholic
church
for changing their
beliefs
structuration theory AO3
CRAIB
- structuration isn't really a
theory
describes
the kind of things that
sociologists
find when they study
society
giddens
fails to explain how his theory applies to
large
scale
structures
such as the
economy
or the
state
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