Tavoja
Tavoja is a term used in anthropology and sociology to describe stable, patterned dispositions that guide individuals' actions across different situations. It is presented as the product of long-term social learning, internalized norms, and embodied practices that shape how people perceive problems, assign priorities, and choose actions. While not universally standardized, tavoja is often treated as analogous to habitus or routine culture, with an emphasis on the dynamic interaction between structure and individual agency.
Origin and usage: The coinage is contemporary and not tied to a single language family; different authors
Properties: Tavoja are durable over time yet adaptable to new contexts. They are embedded in daily practices,
Applications: In organizations, tavoja can illuminate stabilizing routines that govern workflows. In cultural studies, tavoja helps
Critique: Some scholars argue that tavoja overlaps with existing concepts such as habitus and social norms,