sociological determinism
[/ˌsoʊsiəlɒdʒɪkəl dɪˈtɜːmɪnɪzəm/]
noun
determinismo sociológico
1. The philosophical position that social structures, institutions, and collective forces are the primary determinants of individual behavior, beliefs, and social outcomes, rather than individual agency or free will
Critics argue that sociological determinism overlooks the capacity of individuals to make independent choices and shape their own destinies.
Os críticos argumentam que o determinismo sociológico negligencia a capacidade dos indivíduos de fazer escolhas independentes e moldar seus próprios destinos.
2. The view that human behavior and social phenomena are entirely or predominantly shaped by social and cultural factors, leaving little room for individual choice or biological factors
Marx's theory is sometimes criticized as an extreme form of sociological determinism that reduces human agency to mere economic forces.
A teoria de Marx é às vezes criticada como uma forma extrema de determinismo sociológico que reduz a agência humana a meras forças econômicas.
This term is primarily used in academic and intellectual contexts in both Brazil and the United States. In Brazilian universities, it's often discussed in relation to Marxist sociology and critical theory. In American academia, it's frequently debated between sociologists emphasizing structural constraints versus those advocating for human agency and individual choice. The concept is central to debates about responsibility, free will, and social justice.
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