Antistructure
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Antistructure is a noun meaning (sociology) A sociocultural structure that intentionally counteracts the mainstream.
Meaning
(sociology) A sociocultural structure that intentionally counteracts the mainstream.
Example Sentences
The narrative utility of the Trickster comes from his capacity to make possible the unexpected. He embodies the principle of anti-structure in that he escapes determination by established power relations, whereby for example, the fastest runner wins the race.
Word Forms
- antistructures
- anti-structure
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include antistructuralist, antistructuralism, counterculture, counterdiscourse, counterinstitution, antitraditionalism.
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