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Common Sense v.s.
Sociological Explanation
- Based on peoples personal opinions and
personal experiences
- May be individualistic or
naturalistic
- Often subjective
- Carries the notion of being 'fact'
- Uses theories which are tested through research
- Attempts to be free of personal
values and principles
- Attempts to be objective
- Challenges assumptions we take
for granted as 'fact'
- Example
- Too lazy to get a job
- He scrounges off the welfare state
- he can't budget
- Economic factors (recession)
may mean he has lost his job
- Cut in benefits
- Low pay
- Too lazy to get a job
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