Social Action Theory, as advanced by Max Weber, posits that individual actions and shared meanings construct society. It contrasts with structuralist views, emphasizing personal agency over institutional determinism. Weber's concepts like 'social action' and types of actions—instrumentally rational, value rational, traditional, and affectual—offer a framework for understanding societal change and the role of human behavior in shaping social norms.
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______ Theory suggests that society is built through the interactions and common understandings of its members.
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Weber's critique of structuralism
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Concept of social fluidity in Weber's theory
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Role of human agency in Weber's sociology
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Weber's interpretive approach in sociology emphasizes ______ insights over strictly objective analysis.
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Weber's key work on societal change
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Calvinist values influencing capitalism
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Role of meanings in Calvinist work ethic
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______ actions are aimed at efficiency to achieve a goal, while ______ actions are based on the belief in their own merit.
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Social Action Theory - Core Principle
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Social Action Theory vs. Determinism
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Weber's Typology Relevance
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