Document Type
Article
Abstract
The theoretical discussion of the relationship between society and the individual is fundamental to the field of sociology. A shift into the contemporary era of social theory begins to accredit the individual with a greater sense of agency in terms of interacting with and recognizing the impact of structures rather than being unconsciously controlled by them. The following work discusses the positions held by seminal contemporary theorists regarding the relationship between the individual and society. A comparative analysis among a number of the theorists highlights similarities and differences in approaches and illuminates the core concepts, terminology and theoretical perspectives generated in this era.
Recommended Citation
Bartholomay, Daniel
(2014)
"Society and the Individual: A Theoretical Exploration of the Contemporary Era,"
Great Plains Sociologist: Vol. 24:
Iss.
1, Article 1.
Available at:
https://openprairie.sdstate.edu/greatplainssociologist/vol24/iss1/1