procesualistische

Procesualista is a term used primarily in legal and social science contexts, referring to a theoretical approach that emphasizes process, procedures, and methods over fixed outcomes or substantive content. This perspective focuses on how things happen, the steps involved in a system, and the rules or norms that govern those steps.

In law, a procesualista perspective is concerned with the legal process itself, including the rules of procedure, evidence, and litigation. It examines how legal decisions are made, the fairness of the procedures, and the efficiency of the legal system. This contrasts with a purely substantive legal approach, which might focus more on the specific laws and their interpretation.

In sociology and other social sciences, a procesualista approach might analyze social phenomena by looking at the dynamic interactions, sequences of events, and evolving patterns within a social system. It is interested in social change as a continuous process and how social structures emerge and transform through ongoing interactions and negotiations. The focus is on the 'how' and 'when' of social phenomena rather than static 'what' descriptions.

This approach values understanding the mechanisms of change, adaptation, and development within any given system. It often involves detailed observation and analysis of sequences of actions and reactions. The emphasis on process means that outcomes are seen as temporary and subject to further transformation, rather than definitive states.