Social actions
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In sociology, social action refers to an act which takes into account the actions and reactions of individuals (or 'agents'). According to Max Weber, "an Action is 'social' if the acting individual takes account of the behavior of others and is thereby oriented in its course" (Secher, 1962).
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See also
- Action theory (sociology)
- Affectional action
- Communicative action
- Dramaturgy (sociology)
- Group action (sociology)
- Instrumental and value-rational action
- Interpersonal relationship
- Symbolic interactionism
- Theory of structuration
- Verstehen
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