crime and deviance- theories- ethomethodology & structuration theory

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  • Created on: 25-04-19 10:43
what does Giddens believe about the stucturation theory ?
to understand society both structure and action must be considered
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what cannot live without each other?
stucture and action cannot live without each other, by carrying out actions we reproduce structures but we must have structures to create actions
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what is an example of of the structuration theory?
language is a structure made up of rules of grammar that govern how we can use it to express their meanings
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for giddens, structure has two elements, what are these?
rules and resources
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can rules and resources be reproduced and or changed?
yes
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what is an example of rules and resources being changed or reproduced?
obeying the law reproduces the existing structure, while inventing new technology may change it
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what is a criticism of giddens?
archer argues that he underestimates the capacity of structures to resist change
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structures & agency : structure has 2 elements, what are these?
rules - norms, customs and laws that govern actions
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