Did Beck's risk society theory overlook individual agency?
Some critiques suggest my focus on systemic risks might downplay individual agency. However, the theory posits that individuals are increasingly confronted with making choices and navigating risks that were previously managed by institutions or were simply not present. The individual's experience of risk, their responsibility for managing it, and their participation in debates about risk are crucial elements. Reflexivity implies an active engagement with these new societal conditions.
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