Ethnomethodological Movement

The Ethnomethodological Movement, developed in the 1960s by sociologist Harold Garfinkel, examines how people produce and understand everyday social order through their actions and interactions. It focuses on the methods individuals use to make sense of their surroundings, create shared norms, and navigate social situations seamlessly. Rather than viewing social structures as fixed, ethnomethodology explores the methods and routines people employ to maintain societal stability and mutual understanding in daily life. This approach highlights that social reality is actively constructed through ordinary activities, conversations, and shared understandings.