Premium
Institutions and Social Structures 1
Author(s) -
FLEETWOOD STEVE
Publication year - 2008
Publication title -
journal for the theory of social behaviour
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.615
H-Index - 51
eISSN - 1468-5914
pISSN - 0021-8308
DOI - 10.1111/j.1468-5914.2008.00370.x
Subject(s) - habitus , deliberation , reflexivity , conversation , sociology , epistemology , social structure , social institution , social psychology , psychology , social science , political science , law , philosophy , communication , cultural capital , politics
This paper clarifies the terms “institutions” and “social structures” and related terms “rules”, “conventions”, “norms”, “values” and “customs”. Part one explores the similarities between institutions and social structures whilst the second and third parts explore differences . Part two considers institutions, rules, habits or habitus and habituation, whilst part three critically reflects on three common conceptions of social structures. The conclusion comments upon reflexive deliberation via the internal conversation.