Instead of having students raise their hands to ask a question in class, Dr. Schrodt tells his students that they should place their hands behind their head when they want to ask a question. According to structuration theory, the raising of hands to ask questions in class represents a(n) _____, and the fact that Dr. Schrodt mentions the raising of hands in his effort to change how students will ask questions in his class represents the ________.
A) Structure; system
B) System; duality of structure
C) Structure; duality of structure
D) Discourse; practical consciousness
E) Rule; resources

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

According to structuration theory, the raising of hands to ask questions in class represents a structure (a pattern of behavior that is repeated over time). Dr. Schrodt's attempt to change how students ask questions in his class represents the duality of structure, as he is both influenced by the existing structure and attempting to change it through his own agency. Therefore, option C is the best choice.

Instead of Having Students Raise Their Hands to Ask a Question