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Legitimation Code Theory

Revealing the organizing principles that shape our social world

“Legitimation Code Theory is a practical and empowering approach that embodies a mindset of possibility.” 

— Karl Maton, Sociology of Possibility (2026)

Legitimation Code Theory - commonly known as LCT - is a powerful framework for revealing the basis of participation and achievement in different arenas of social life. LCT is being enacted by a growing international and multidisciplinary community of scholars, educators, and practitioners who use LCT to guide their research, teaching and professional practice.

6th Global Legitimation Code Theory Conference - 2026 

23 - 26 November / University of the Witwatersrand / Johannesburg, South Africa

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