Conceptualization of subjectivation processes

The processes of subjectivation refer to the complex and continuous dynamics through which individuals constitute themselves as subjects, that is, how they develop their sense of self, their identity and their particular way of experiencing and interpreting the world.

We are not preformed subjects, but rather we "become" subjects in and through social and cultural interaction.

Subjectivity as a Dynamic Construction

Subjectivity is not a static or innate entity, but a product of the constant interaction between the individual and their social, cultural and historical environment.

The processes of subjectivation are those through which we internalize the norms, values, discourses and practices of our society, and at the same time, we reinterpret them and give them personal meaning.

These processes are dynamic and in constant transformation throughout life, as we face new experiences, roles and relationships.

The Role of Language and Discourse

Language and social discourses play a fundamental role in the processes of subjectivation.

Through language, we learn to name and make sense of our experiences, ourselves, and the world around us.

The dominant discourses in a society (about gender, class, race, etc.) provide the interpretive frameworks with which we construct our subjectivity.

We internalize these discourses and, often unconsciously, position ourselves within them, which shapes our identity and our way of seeing things.

Interplay between Social Structure and Individual Agency

The processes of subjectivation involve a dialectical tension between the social structures that shape us and our own capacity for agency or action.

On the one hand, we are influenced and constituted by the social, economic, political, and cultural conditions in which we live.

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