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Giddens

Anthony Giddens is a sociologist known for his theory of structuration, which suggests that social society is created through ongoing interactions between individual actions and social structures like rules and norms. He emphasizes that people shape society through their behaviors, while society simultaneously influences those behaviors, creating a continuous, dynamic process. Giddens also introduced ideas about modernity, highlighting how globalization and technological change have transformed social life. His work helps us understand how individual choices and larger societal forces are interconnected, shaping the way communities and institutions evolve over time.