The idea of embeddedness is crucial for Granovetter's argument; but it isn't explicitly defined in this piece. The idea of an embedded individual is contrasted to the idea of an atomized actor; this implies that the individual's choices and actions are generated, in part anyway, by the actions and expected behavior of other actors.
Definition of Pecuniary. What is Pecuniary in the Legal System. As a legal term, pecuniary refers to something that is in the form of money. People can have a pecuniary interest in something, meaning their interest can be measured in dollars. Violation of a certain ordinance or statute may have a pecuniary punishment, rather than jail time.
1 A vaginal pessary is a plastic or rubber ring inserted into your vagina to support the bladder. 2  Your doctor or other care provider fits you for the device and shows you how to clean and reinsert it on your own. 3  Many women use pessaries as a temporary alternative to surgery, and some use them when surgery is too risky.