Structuration 9TandM

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Created on: 30-10-20 15:22

what does Giddens believe we need to do?

combine structural and social action perspectives to fully explain society as using one approach is biased

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what is the duality of structure

The idea that society is like a coin with two sides, structural and social action. They cannot exist without the other. Through our actions we reproduce structures which then influence our behaviour.

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how do we change language?

we have the ability to change the meaning attached to words e.g. gay sick or fit.

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What are the two elements of structure?

Rules- norms, customs, laws that affect action.
Resources- both economic (e.g. raw materials) and power over others.

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Society generally tends to reproduce rules and resources because...

1. Society contains a list of rules, expectation and norms about how we should live our life - we think this is true
2. we have a need for ontological security- need orderly, stable, predictable world.

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What are the two ways we can change society?

1. We reflexively monitor our own actions- constantly reflect on actions and change them.
2. Unintended changes/ consequences- sometimes produce changes that were not the goal e.g. calvinism.

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how did Paul Willis combine structure and social action in his study?

12 wc lads, rejection of school was a conscious decision (social action). Unintended consequence was becoming labourers for capitalism (structural).

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Archer

Giddens underestimates the capacity of structures to resist change e.g. slaves.

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Cuff et al

Giddens ideas are not original and can be seen as an update of Weber's level of cause and meaning.

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The idea that society is like a coin with two sides, structural and social action. They cannot exist without the other. Through our actions we reproduce structures which then influence our behaviour.

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how do we change language?

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