Actionalism

Noun

Word Frequency: 0.7

Definitions

1.NounDescribes 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.

Synonyms

action theory transformationalism field theory structuralism transactionalism situationism actionism essentialism atomism causalism relationism actualism

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