Actors and Networks Theory

Actor-Network Theory (ANT) is a framework used to understand how various entities, both human (like people or organizations) and non-human (like technology or objects), interact and form networks. Instead of viewing society as made up solely of people, ANT considers how relationships and connections shape actions and outcomes. It highlights that all actors, regardless of their nature, play a role in creating social structures. By studying these networks, we can better understand how influences, power dynamics, and agency operate in different contexts, revealing the complexity of interactions in our world.