Agency and Resistance

Agency refers to an individual's ability to act independently and make choices that influence their life or environment. Resistance involves challenging or opposing power structures, norms, or decisions that constrain or manipulate that agency. Together, they describe how people can assert control over their circumstances by making decisions and possibly resisting forces that seek to limit their autonomy. Understanding agency and resistance helps explain how individuals navigate and sometimes change societal systems, highlighting the ongoing dynamic between personal power and external influences.