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3 days ago · Wide-ranging and authoritative, this bestselling sociology dictionary is the most informative of its kind. Compiled by a team of sociological experts, under the editorship of Gordon Marshall and John Scott, it is packed with over 2,500 entries. With terms taken from sociology and the related fields of psychology, economics, anthropology ...
Dec 11, 2017 · Alphia Possamai-Inesedy is an Associate Professor of Sociology at the Western Sydney University. She was the recent editor-in-chief of the Journal of Sociology (2013– end of 2016) as well as the co-creator of the Risk Societies Thematic Group within The Australian Sociological Association. She is also the Springer co-editor for the series ...
- Alphia Possamai-Inesedy, David Rowe, Deborah Stevenson
- 2017
May 31, 2021 · This article explores the assumption that knowledge acts. This assumption, which I refer to as the performativity of knowledge claims (Bacevic, 2019), underpins a variety of approaches to sociology and its role in the world, from the idea that sociology can transform the world, or fight injustice and oppression, to the idea that sociological narratives provide justifications for bad ...
- Jana Bacevic
- 2021
Oct 31, 2024 · eISBN: 9780191763052. John Scott, author. John Scott is Honorary Professor at the Universities of Exeter and Copenhagen. He is a former President of the British Sociological Association and was awarded a CBE for Services to Social Science in the 2013 Honours List. In 2014 the BSA awarded him the Distinguished Service to British Sociology Award.
- Defining The Sociological Perspective
- Key Concepts of The Sociological Perspective
- Applying The Sociological Perspective to Real-Life Examples
- Criticisms of The Sociological Perspective
- Final Thoughts The Sociological Perspective
Sociology is the scientific study of human society and social behavior. It seeks to understand how individuals interact with one another, as well as how groups and societies are structured and function. The sociological perspective is a way of understanding society that emphasizes the interconnectedness of social structures, institutions, and cultu...
Social Structure, Power and Culture are the key concepts used by sociologists to analyze society through a variety of different lenses. For example, they might examine how social structures like race or gender impact individuals’ experiences within institutions like education or healthcare. Alternatively, they might study cultural norms and practic...
Example 1: COVID-19 Pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic is a current event that can be analyzed through a sociological perspective. This global crisis has had significant impacts on individuals, communities, and societies around the world. By applying a sociological framework, we can gain insights into how social structures and institutions have shaped the spread of the virus and its impact on different groups within society. For example, research has shown that individuals from marginalized communities like low-income neighb...
Example 2: Black Lives Matter Movement
The Black Lives Matter movement is another example where the sociological perspective can be applied in practice. This social movement aims to address systemic racism and violence against Black individuals in America. By analyzing this movement through a sociological framework, we can gain insights into how power dynamics shape social structures and institutions that perpetuate racial inequality. Sociologists have studied how institutionalized racism operates at various levels of society, inc...
Sociology, like any other field of study, has faced criticism and challenges over time. Some common critiques of sociology include: Lack of objectivity. Critics argue that sociology is not an objective science because it is influenced by the researcher’s own biases and values. Limited scope. Some argue that sociology focuses too much on macro-level...
In this article, we explored the sociological perspective and its application in practice. We used examples from current events like the COVID-19 pandemic and the Black Lives Matter movement to illustrate how analyzing social phenomena through a sociological framework can provide new insights and perspectives. We also acknowledged some common criti...
Sociology professor and author Anna Leon-Guerrero (figure 1.2) defines a social problem as “a social condition or pattern of behavior that has negative consequences for individuals, our social world, or our physical world.” (2018:4). More concretely, it is not just that one person gets sick from COVID-19.
This Dictionary is an invaluable reference work for students and academics alike and will help to define the field of sociology in years to come. Reviews 'The impressive scope and clarity of this volume makes it an indispensable reference work for teachers, researchers and students of sociology.
