ANT (Actor-Network Theory)

Actor-Network Theory (ANT) is a concept in social science that explores how various participants—whether people, organizations, or objects—interact and influence each other within a network. It emphasizes that both human and non-human elements play important roles in shaping outcomes. ANT suggests that relationships and connections create networks that drive social processes. Rather than seeing society as just made up of individuals or structures, ANT highlights how diverse actors collaborate, negotiate, and affect each other, forming a complex web of influences that shape our world.