Reconsidering Giddens’ theory of structuration
This article deals with the theory of structuration of Anthony Giddens. It shows the main conceptual tools of his conception, its strengths and weaknesses, and how it might be possible to surpass its perspective. Giddens’ conception is based on trying to overcome the long-term theoretical dualism of individuals (individualism) and society (holism) with the help of the concept of duality of action and structure. The author of this article believes that overcoming this dualism would require a conception that does not translate it into «duality» (as Giddens’ does), but rather attempts to capture it in a «duplex» perspective. The inspiration for this is found in Emile Durkheim, and the author tries here to elaborate on it.