أنثروبولوجيا
Volume 11, Numéro 2, Pages 283-298
2025-12-31
Social Representations In Anthropology And Sociology: Intersections And Horizons Of Research
Authors : Mammeri Djamila .
Abstract
The article explores the concept of social representations and their significance in social and cultural studies, starting with their definition and establishment by Durkheim and their evolution in social psychology with Moscovici and Jodelet. Representations are viewed as forms of shared knowledge that guide our understanding and interaction with the social world. They consist of a central core and peripheral elements with generative and organizational functions, also characterized by their rigidity and protective role. Representations serve multiple functions, including the cognitive, interpretative, behavioral guidance, and social identity definition. They are studied using diverse methodologies that integrate emotional, intellectual, and social factors. Furthermore, they are present in various research fields such as social psychology, educational sciences, and anthropology, where they contribute to the understanding of learning and communication processes, as well as our perceptions of our natural and social world.
Keywords
Social Representations; Social Identity; Social Sciences; Functions; Cognitive Frameworks.
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