Sociology Theory and Methods

Sociology Theory and Methods

1. Research and Methods

2. Key Issues in Research Methods

3. Consensus Structuralism

   • 2 types of structuralists; Fun/ Marx
   • Parsons Organic Analogy (works like body)
   • Parsons GAIL Model
   • Social change= slow evolution result of structural differentiation
   • =Fun+NR

4. Conflict Structuralism

   • = Marx+Fem
     • Poleriat (WC)
   • 2 conflicting classes
   • Bourgiese (UC)

5. Action Theories

6. Modernity and Postmodernity

7. Sociology and Science

8. Sociological Theory and Methods

9. Sociology and Social Policy