Structuration

Researchers could add this theory to structuration and feminist standpoint theory as a key component that explains why marginalized groups may be even further silenced because of their uncertainty with the group. There are several axioms that the researchers provide in this theory that inform why individuals may seek more information to reduce uncertainty within a group. The first is that a level of uncertainty will be reduced with each interaction; the further reduced uncertainty is the verbal interaction. Secondly, as nonverbal affiliate expressiveness increases uncertainty decreases. Thirdly, high uncertainty causes information seeking. Fourth, high uncertainty decreases intimate conversations. Fifth, high uncertainty produces high reciprocity. Sixthly, similarities reduce uncertainty…

The postmodernist philosophical approach will enhance our understanding of the increasing evolving role of CAM practices in a highly globalized society, thus exploring the link between migration, ethnocultural diversity and the increasing use of CAM in the Canadian society. Additionally, structuration theory will deepen our understanding of the relationship between individual agency and social structures (in Canada and place of origin) in CAM health seeking behaviour among Canadian residents of…

regularly and do not change. Structure also refers to social institutions or systems, social facts that are independent of the individual and are able to determine and restrict individual action. Agency refers to action; usually the action of individuals or groups. Agency also refers to the thought that individuals are capable of choosing different courses of action. Individuals can choose what to do, though their choices are restricted and shaped in various ways by structural realities…

It is regarded as a formal social theory that indicated the response to the classic structure duality. In addition to, it can be regarded as a reasonable as well as heuristic sample of human actions and behaviors as well. Structuration theory introduces the perspectives on human actions as well as behavior that depended on a compilation of structure as well as it effects that are named as the “duality of structure.” Rather than focusing on the ability of human action as being restricted and…

1.Explain how communication creates and maintains a group through the process of structuration Communication creates and maintains a group through structuration because nonverbal behavior creates roles. Structuration also maintains a group’s norms and the way it operates. 2.Describe the two major tasks groups must manage and how these create an equilibrium problem for a group. The first important aspect of managing a group is managing social situations. Interpersonal issues take…

When it comes to structure, both my parents grew up in a strict family and from what I’ve heard based on their perceptions, life was hard even though it may have seemed perfect from another’s eyes. Structuration is “the process by which systems are produced and reproduced through members’ use of rules and resources” (West, 2014, pg. 273). In my parents’ case, the rules their parents set out for them influenced how they lived back then and ultimately, how they live today. All in all, it…

Throughout the article, Bowes (2011) uses structuration theory to organize her data and to identify power relations within the setting of Poplar Forest plantation — however she never explicitly says that she is using structuration theory. Nevertheless, the theory is present and well infused into her arguments. She begins to infuse the theory into the case study from the first paragraph, where she quotes Anthony Giddens, saying that “power relations are always two-way; that is to say, however…

Duncan, and Jones 2001). Scale and spatial processes can inhibit the reliability of certain analytical types and physical hazard models devised for specific scales, resulting in biased conclusions based on the way areal units or scale of analysis are defined (Arbia and Petrarca 2011; Burt, Barber, and Rigby 2009). For these reasons, examining the impact of the social structuration of society, multi-scalar factors and human-environment interactions on vulnerability is useful for determining…

This type of hierarchy virtual team has a follow-up leader to fill the position in case of sickness or vacation. According to structurational theory, rules influence the interaction and behaviors of the company’s members. (Shockley-Zalabak, 2014) An issue that arose in a crisis situation of Hockaday is when a member of the virtual team broke the structuration. The particular member defied the leadership rules by taking charge and making recommendations for the leader to step to the side…

by developing theoretical understanding as new social forms emerge. The major debate within sociology of ‘structure or agency’ can force analysis to ignore or reject aspects of social reality or attempt to compromise. Giddens consider structure and agency to be inseparable, situating actions as choices within social frameworks, with empirical study his theory underestimates the real-life restrictions of society for some people. Archer considers both structure and agency as important, but not…