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structuration

/ˌstrʌktʃəˈreɪʃən/

Meanings
noun
A theory proposed by Anthony Giddens in an attempt to reconcile theoretical dichotomies of social systems such as agency/structure, subjective/objective, and micro/macro perspectives.

Examples :

"The way students interact with teachers and how teachers respond back shapes the rules and expectations in the classroom; this ongoing process of influence and feedback is an example of structuration in action. "
theory philosophy structure system organization society

Related Words

Illustration students

students noun

/ˈstjuːdn̩ts/ /ˈstudn̩ts/

A person who studies or learns about a particular subject.

"He is a student of life."

Illustration classroom

classroom noun

/ˈklɑːsɹʊm/

A room, often in a school, where classes take place

"The children were excited to go to their classroom in the morning. "

Illustration objective

objective noun

/ɒbˈd͡ʒɛk.tɪv/ /əbˈd͡ʒɛk.tɪv/

A material object that physically exists.

"The objective of the science experiment was the smooth, grey rock. "

Illustration structure

structure noun

/ˈstɹʌktʃə(ɹ)/ /ˈstɹʌktʃɚ/

A cohesive whole built up of distinct parts.

"The birds had built an amazing structure out of sticks and various discarded items."

Illustration reconcile

reconcile verb

/ˈɹɛkənsaɪl/

To restore a friendly relationship; to bring back to harmony.

"to reconcile people who have quarrelled"

Illustration perspectives

perspectives noun

/pərˈspɛktɪvz/ /pɚˈspɛktɪvz/

A view, vista or outlook.

"Sentence: "Looking at the problem from different perspectives helped us find a better solution." "

Illustration subjective

subjective adjective

/səbˈdʒɛktɪv/

Formed, as in opinions, based upon a person's feelings or intuition, not upon observation or reasoning; coming more from within the observer than from observations of the external environment.

"My opinion about the new school dress code is subjective; I just don't like the way it looks. "

Illustration dichotomies

dichotomies noun

/daɪˈkɑtəmiz/ /dɪˈkɑtəmiz/

A separation or division into two; a distinction that results in such a division.

"The constant dichotomies between work and family life can make it difficult to achieve a healthy balance. "

Illustration influence

influence noun

/ˈɪn.flu.əns/

The power to affect, control or manipulate something or someone; the ability to change the development of fluctuating things such as conduct, thoughts or decisions.

"I have absolutely no influence over him."

Illustration expectations

expectations noun

/ɛkspɛkˈteɪʃənz/

The act or state of expecting or looking forward to an event as about to happen.

"The teacher had high expectations for her students' test scores. "

Illustration proposed

proposed verb

/pɹəˈpəʊzd/ /pɹəˈpoʊzd/

To suggest a plan, course of action, etc.

"I propose going to see a film."

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theoretical adjective

/ˌθi.əˈɹɛtɪkəl/

Of or relating to theory; abstract; not empirical.

"The theoretical model for how to improve student focus in class was presented, but it hasn't yet been tested in a real classroom setting. "