Srushti Jayant DeshmukhAIR 5 · CSE 2018 · 187 wordsTheir whole copy
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Max Weber, who laid the foundation of Interpretive Sociology, analysed Social Action as act of an individual oriented towards others in a social setting.
He gave IDEAL TYPES of Social Action, one of which is WERT RATIONAL action. It refers to the VALUE oriented rational action, as it is based on the traditional, cultural values and norms of the society.
Unlike Zweck rational action based on logical analysis, Wert Rational action conforms with societal values and hence depends on role institutionalisation and peoples adherence to social norms.
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•) Increasing love marriages, live in relationships, late marriages & small family size are going against usual traditional norms of agricultural societies. •) Rational choice of career Eg son of a labourer choosing to study further and becoming civil servant also is an example of deviation & innovation.
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But certain values remain dear to the society even today. Eg Soldiers in every part of world are ready to sacrifice their lives for nation - Wert rational action. Eg Recent protests by Rajput women in India and threats to perform 'Jauhar'/sacrifice if a movie was released indicates persistence of such action.