Role-imposition or role-improvisation - some theoretical principles
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C Powers, 'Role-imposition or role-improvisation - some theoretical principles', Economic and Social Research Institute, Economic and Social Review, Vol.12 (Issue 4), 1981, 1981, pp287-299Download Item:
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Two assumptions are made. First, role-improvisation and structural determination of role content are viewed as opposing processes inherent in all situations. Second, the relative importance of these processes is assumed to differ from case to case. Conditions effecting outcomes of the opposition between role-improvisation and imposition are specified in a series of theoretical principles. These principles constitute boundary conditions linking interactionist and structural perspectives.
Author: Powers, C
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Economic and Social ReviewVol.12 (Issue 4), 1981