How does the object constrain or facilitate social action and shape social life? What are some of the layers of social meaning that the object connotes?

For this week, observe an object (broadly construed) in your everyday life that mediates social action and/or interaction. You may consider things as diverse as traffic lights, doors, windows, entry/exit cards, smartphones (or a particular smartphone capability).

In your field notes, address the following questions: How does the object constrain or facilitate social action and shape social life? What are some of the layers of social meaning that the object connotes?

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