Volume 23 Number 4

This issue revolves around the concept of agency – that is, the ability of an agent (be it a person or other entity) to act independently in the world. Agency may either be classified as unconscious, involuntary behaviour, or an intentional, goal-directed action or activity – and it can be positive or negative. In reality, agency intersects at various and multiple points with social constructs (such as class, gender, race, law, politics, ethnicity, religion, etc.), which have the effect of limiting or influencing the opportunities and free choices that individuals or entities have.

This issue explores some of the ways that, within the framework of social constructs, individual or entity agency affects and is affected by human security.

Romi Sigsworth (Editor)

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