Actionalism
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Actionalism is a noun meaning (sociology) Describes the theory of sociologist Alain Touraine that aims to replace sociology's focus from society to actors. Here, they emphasise the importance of individuals as agents of social systems, rather than passive observers.
Meaning
(sociology) Describes the theory of sociologist Alain Touraine that aims to replace sociology's focus from society to actors. Here, they emphasise the importance of individuals as agents of social systems, rather than passive observers.
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Related dictionary entries include transformationalism, structuralism, transactionalism, situationism, actionism, essentialism.
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