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What does it mean?
Society is not made of individuals but of the sum of their relationships.
In plain terms
Society consists of relational structures.
What can you take from it?
Focus on how people relate, not just on individuals.

Where it applies

  • sociology
  • community analysis

Putting it to work

  • mapping social networks
  • strengthening relational ties

Questions to consider

  • How do relationships shape societal outcomes?
  • What role does individual agency play?

Another view

Individuals still have agency within relationships.

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