Reflexivity and the Reflexive Self Flashcards
How did Giddens define reflexivity?
The continuous monitoring of action which human beings display and expect others to display
What did Beck state about self reflection?
That it’s strongly related to modernisation and the increase of knowledge
Explain Donati’s clarification of Giddens and Beck
Reflexivity is not about enabling individuals to lead more conscious life, but about emphasising the interdependence between agency and the role of the individual.
Because agents are becoming more free of structural constraints and are able to reflexively create themselves because they are not determined anymore by class, they operate on their own.
Provide an example to support Donati
I am a member of the working class, I work part time at McDonald’s, however I am studying for my degree in Sociology at the same time
How does Archer define reflexivity?
the regular exercise of the mental ability to consider oneself in relation to their social context and vice versa
Archer also explain that reflexivity is synonymous with what?
Internal conversation- it’s a human characteristic and therefore not one of a social network or organisation
What is internal conversation?
the autonomy and ability of the individual to be critical towards oneself and society or simply the talk normal people have with themselves in their head.
personal power that enables us to be the author of own project in society.
Provide an example to support Archer
Playing sport with friends, they’re all ok yet i’m struggling and out of breath- talk with myself to slow down and talk my self into going on a diet and loose some weight.
What does Owens talk about?
the reflexive self
What does Owen initially argue?
the creation and maintenance of the self is about more than the internalisation of norms and values and the process of reflexivity that Giddens, Beck and Archer mention.
What is the reflexive self?
a concept used to describe how people view themselves through an external view point just as others might view them through varying degrees of detachment
What does the reflexive self allow?
the individual to plan ahead, worry about personal concerns, ruminate about past actions or even experience feelings or emotions.
What does Owens argue the self is the outcome of?
the individuals own objectification and ability to react to their own observation
Provide an example for Owens
Same as Archers example- but expand to include how others may view me- friends etc.,
