applying the sociological perspective
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Applying the Sociological Perspective
Is the systematic study of human society.
We apply the sociological perspective at work, on an individual level, and for anyone.
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1. The sociological perspective helps us assess the truth of “common sense .“
2. The sociological perspective helps us see the opportunities and constraints in our lives.
Sociology and Personal Growth
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3. The sociological perspective empowers us to
be active participants in our society.
4. The sociological perspective helps us live in a
diverse world.
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Careers: The “Sociology Advantage "
A background in sociology is excellent preparation for the working world.
Sociology is not just for people who want to be sociologists.
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Sociological Theory
The job of sociological theory is to explain social behavior in the real world. In building theory, sociologists face two fundamental questions: What issues should we study? How should we connect the facts?
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The Structural-Functional Approach
Is a framework for building theory that sees society as a complex system whose parts work together to promote solidarity and stability.
The structural-functional approach owes much to August Comte, who pointed out the need to keep society unified when many traditions were breaking down.
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The Social-Conflict Approach
Is a framework for building theory that sees society as an arena of inequality that generates conflict and change. Sociologists using the social-conflict approach look at on going conflict between dominant and disadvantages categories of people.
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Feminism and the Gender-Conflict
Is a point of view that focuses on inequality and conflict between women and men. A contribution of the gender-conflict approach is making us aware of the importance of women.