Deftinition: Society is a product of human activity. Social action is an action carried out by an individual to which an individual attached a meaning. It is an act which takes into account the actions and re-actions of others and is therefore orientated in its course. These actions are divided into: rational actions-leading to a valued long term goal (principled) and instrumental-leading to short-term goals (pragmatic).
Source: CN Trueman "Social Action Theory" hisotrylearningsite.co.uk The History Learning Site, 25 May 2015. 15 Nov 2015.
Source: CN Trueman "Social Action Theory" hisotrylearningsite.co.uk The History Learning Site, 25 May 2015. 15 Nov 2015.
Application: In community development, a social worker can enter a community and complete a needs assessment. This needs assessment is not just for the sake of doing a needs assessment, but rather to create community-driven change within a community.
Adaptation: Someone doing something with a motive, an intention behind that action, for example, someone shoveling snow in their driveway in order to clear the driveway and drive out into the street.
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