Duality (of structure)
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| - | The duality of structure is the core concept of [[Anthony Giddens|Giddens]]’ [[theory of structuration]]. The classical social theory is characterized by a dichotomy of structure and agency. On opposition of this, the structuration theory argues that social structures are the medium and the outcome of human agency. All social practices are carried out under specific structural conditions. While at the same time structures are maintained and reproduced only through these social practices (Lippuner, R. & Werlen, B. (2009 page 1). | + | The duality of structure is the core concept of [[Anthony Giddens|Giddens]]’ [[Structuration Theory|theory of structuration]]. The classical social theory is characterized by a dichotomy of structure and agency. On opposition of this, the structuration theory argues that social structures are the medium and the outcome of human agency. All social practices are carried out under specific structural conditions. While at the same time structures are maintained and reproduced only through these social practices (Lippuner, R. & Werlen, B. (2009 page 1). |
Revision as of 16:20, 28 October 2011
The duality of structure is the core concept of Giddens’ theory of structuration. The classical social theory is characterized by a dichotomy of structure and agency. On opposition of this, the structuration theory argues that social structures are the medium and the outcome of human agency. All social practices are carried out under specific structural conditions. While at the same time structures are maintained and reproduced only through these social practices (Lippuner, R. & Werlen, B. (2009 page 1).
References
Lippuner, R. & Werlen, B. (2009) Structuration Theory. In: International Encyclopedia for Human Geography. Elsevier.
Contributors
Links added and page edited by Aafke Brus --AafkeBrus 18:20, 28 October 2011 (CEST)
