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2. AGIL paradigm - Wikipedia

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   The AGIL paradigm is a sociological scheme created by American sociologist Talcott Parsons in the 1950s. It is a systematic depiction of certain societal functions, which every society must meet to be able to maintain stable social life. [ 1] The AGIL paradigm is part of Parsons's larger action theory, outlined in his notable book The Structure ...

3. Phenomenology (sociology) - Wikipedia

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   Phenomenology within sociology, or phenomenological sociology, examines the concept of social reality ( German: Lebenswelt or "Lifeworld") as a product of intersubjectivity. Phenomenology analyses social reality in order to explain the formation and nature of social institutions. [1] The application of phenomenological ideas in sociology ...

4. Symbolic interactionism - Wikipedia

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   Sociology. Symbolic interactionism is a sociological theory that develops from practical considerations and alludes to humans' particular use of shared language to create common symbols and meanings, for use in both intra- and interpersonal communication. [ 1] According to Macionis, symbolic interactionism is "a framework for building theory ...

5. Reflexivity (social theory) - Wikipedia

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   Within sociology more broadly—the field of origin— reflexivity means an act of self-reference where existence engenders examination, by which the thinking action "bends back on", refers to, and affects the entity instigating the action or examination. It commonly refers to the capacity of an agent to recognise forces of socialisation and ...

6. Structural functionalism - Wikipedia

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   In fact, while Durkheim is widely considered the most important functionalist among positivist theorists, it is known that much of his analysis was culled from reading Spencer's work, especially his Principles of Sociology (1874–96). [citation needed] In describing society, Spencer alludes to the analogy of a human body. Just as the ...

7. Social structure - Wikipedia

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   Anthropology. In the social sciences, social structure is the aggregate of patterned social arrangements in society that are both emergent from and determinant of the actions of individuals. [ 1] Likewise, society is believed to be grouped into structurally related groups or sets of roles, with different functions, meanings, or purposes.

8. Social stratification - Wikipedia

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   Social stratification refers to a society's categorization of its people into groups based on socioeconomic factors like wealth, income, race, education, ethnicity, gender, occupation, social status, or derived power (social and political). It is a hierarchy within groups that ascribe them to different levels of privileges. [ 1]

9. Anthony Giddens - Wikipedia

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   Anthony Giddens, Baron Giddens MAE (born 18 January 1938) is an English sociologist who is known for his theory of structuration and his holistic view of modern societies. He is considered to be one of the most prominent modern sociologists and is the author of at least 34 books, published in at least 29 languages, issuing on average more than one book every year.