social action
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act which takes into account the actions and reactions of (other) individuals or agents
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- social process
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- social issue
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In sociology, social action, also known as Weberian social action, is an act which takes into account the actions and reactions of individuals (or 'agents'). According to Max Weber, "Action is 'social' insofar as its subjective meaning takes account of the behavior of others and is thereby oriented in its course."
Max Weber
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