Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
structuralism
noun
/ˈstrʌk.tʃər.əl.ɪ.zəm/
Definition
Structuralism is an intellectual movement that analyzes language, culture, and social phenomena through their underlying structures.
Examples
- Structuralism has influenced various fields, including literature and anthropology.
- The structuralism approach in sociology allows researchers to study the relationships between social entities.
- In literary theory, structuralism explores how narratives and texts are constructed.
Meaning
It emphasizes that elements of culture must be understood in relation to the larger structure they are part of.
Synonyms
- Framework theory
- Systematism
