A microsociological foundation for development

Abstract

Reflection on change and development appears very prominently in Western thought, especially as a reflection on the accompanying progress and prosperity. Numerous unacceptable generalisations can, however, be found and, with this in mind, an effort is made to propose elements of an alternative reflection and social change. This effort relies on a microfounding and implies that the phenomenon of development is inseparably attached to the experience of reality by individuals. An alternative approach amounts to an analysis of development as a process that necessarily has to filter through the individual constitution of meaning (acceptance, reinterpretation, articulation, adjustment or rejection).

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