Theory of Figured Worlds (Dorothy Holland, William Lachicotte Jr., Debra Skinner, Carole Cain, 1990s) – a perspective on socially constructed “as-if” cultural worlds where people make sense of themselves and others. Within these worlds, identities are formed through positioning, narratives, and power hierarchies. Though figured worlds constrain action, they also provide room for resistance and refiguring.
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Davis, B., & Francis, K. (2025). “Theory of Figured Worlds” in Discourses on Learning in Education. https://learningdiscourses.com.
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