Spectrum of Agency
Definition:
The range of ways in which individuals and groups can exert influence and make decisions within various contexts, highlighting the fluidity and variability of agency.
Key Attributes:
- Distributed Agency: Agency is not confined to individuals but spread across networks and systems
- Contextual Variability: The expression of agency changes depending on social, cultural, and situational factors
- Relational Dynamics: Agency emerges from interactions and relationships rather than isolated actions