Relational sociology

About: Relational sociology is a research topic. Over the lifetime, 215 publications have been published within this topic receiving 6927 citations. The topic is also known as: Structural interactionism.

Introduction: A Relational Sociology of Morality in Practice

Abstract: In this introductory chapter, Abbott highlights the commonalities between the relational sociology critiques of dualistic and static thinking in social theory on the one hand, and the recent philosophic critiques of the problematic reliance of Enlightenment moral thought on universalism, rationalism, and the disembedded subject on the other. This, Abbott argues, indicates the necessity of a relational sociology of morality. Specifically, the work of the likes of MacIntyre, Gilligan, and Dreyfus, along with a resurgent body of research conducted within the ‘new’ sociology of morality, point towards viewing morality in terms of practice, including everyday practice, and thus calls for a relational sociology of morality in practice.

Distanciamiento social una problemática en tiempos de COVID-19

Abstract: The aim of this research work is to see how and what kind of " reciprocal interactions" (Wechselwirkung) are produced in social distancing in the context of confinement and health crisis, some elements of this new social change are already visible in various parts of the planet. From this new way of life that we will experience there will be significant changes, since we still do not know how much longer the pandemic will last, hence I propose first to analyze social distancing, social interaction (Sabido, Simmel and Goffman) and their current implications, and then in a second moment analyze the important aspects of relational sociology and the new types of " reciprocal interactions" that arise from the current conditions of confinement and finally, starting from a methodological design, I present some scopes from, interviews and experiences in current situations.

Relational Sociology, Collective Action, and Football Fandom

Abstract: This chapter centrally unpicks the uses and descriptions of ‘relational sociology’, ‘collective action’, and ‘football fandom’ in the social scientific literature. In doing so, it lays down the foundations for the concepts and dynamics (these are (i) relations/relationships, (ii) interaction, (iii) networks, (iv) social actors, and (v) power/counter-power) that are core to cultural relational sociology and discusses them up in a way that can be applied to issues emerging in the study of both collective action and football fandom.