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poststructuralism

/ˌpoʊstˈstrʌktʃərəlɪzəm/ /ˌpoʊstˈstrʌktʃərəlɪzm/

Meanings
noun
An extension of structuralism influenced by deconstructionism

Examples :

"The professor argued that poststructuralism allows us to question the seemingly fixed meaning of a text by exploring the underlying power dynamics and assumptions that shape its interpretation. "
philosophy theory literature language culture structure

Related Words

Illustration interpretation

interpretation noun

/ɪntəpɹəˈteɪʃən/ /ɪntɚpɹəˈteɪʃən/

An act of interpreting or explaining what is obscure; a translation; a version; a construction.

"the interpretation of a dream, or of an enigma."

Illustration question

question noun

/ˈkwɛstjən/

A sentence, phrase or word which asks for information, reply or response; an interrogative.

"What is your question?"

Illustration dynamics

dynamics noun

/daɪˈnæmɪks/ /diˈnæmɪks/

The branch of mechanics that is concerned with the effects of forces on the motion of objects.

"The dynamics of the classroom changed dramatically when the new teacher arrived. "

Illustration meaning

meaning noun

/ˈmiːnɪŋ/

(of words or symbols) The entity, perception, feeling or concept thereby represented or evoked.

"The meaning of the teacher's hand gesture was clear: "Pay attention." "

Illustration professor

professor noun

/pɹəˈfɛsə/ /pɹəˈfɛsɚ/

The most senior rank for an academic at a university or similar institution, informally also known as "full professor." Abbreviated Prof.

"Professor Smith, the head of the history department, gave a fascinating lecture on the Roman Empire. "

Illustration seemingly

seemingly adverb

/ˈsiːmɪŋli/

As it appears; apparently.

"The dog seemed happy, seemingly wagging its tail excitedly. "

Illustration exploring

exploring verb

/ɪkˈsplɔːrɪŋ/ /ekˈsplɔːrɪŋ/

To seek for something or after someone.

"The dog is exploring the backyard for his lost ball. "

Illustration influenced

influenced verb

/ˈɪn.flʊənst/ /ˈɪn.flu.ənst/

To have an effect on by using gentle or subtle action; to exert an influence upon; to modify, bias, or sway; to persuade or induce.

"I must admit that this book influenced my outlook on life."

Illustration extension

extension noun

/ɪkˈstɛnʃən/

The act of extending; a stretching out; enlargement in length or breadth; an increase

"The library offered an extension on the due date for the overdue books. "

Illustration underlying

underlying verb

/ˌʌndərˈlaɪɪŋ/

To lie in a position directly beneath.

"The heavy box underlying the lighter one caused the whole stack to wobble. "

Illustration structuralism

structuralism noun

/ˈstrʌktʃərəlɪzəm/ /ˈstrʌktʃərəˌlɪzəm/

A theory of sociology that views elements of society as part of a cohesive, self-supporting structure.

"Applying structuralism to family dynamics suggests that each member's role (parent, child) and responsibilities contribute to the overall stability and function of the family unit. "

Illustration assumptions

assumptions noun

/əˈsʌmpʃənz/

The act of assuming, or taking to or upon oneself; the act of taking up or adopting.

"His assumption of secretarial duties was timely."