SECTION II
Giddens’ Structuration Theory
In his work, Giddens (1984) develops the theory of structuration, which addresses the relationship of the individual to society and, more specifically, examines the practices of social interaction which produce and reproduce social systems. Within the duality of structuration, social structure is instantiated by moment-to-moment interaction. In addition, structuration theory provides an understanding of the institutions that are needed in society, their changes over time, and their sociohistorical contexts of organizing. Finally, Giddens’ differing levels and types of context and interaction may be viewed as frames, and thus consistent with frame theory.
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