Influences on Research (AQA A-Level Sociology): Flashcards
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What are theoretical considerations?
What are theoretical considerations?
How sociological theories influence the research process
Structural theories - type
Structural theories - type
Macro-theories using top-down approach
Structural theories - methods
Structural theories - methods
Quantitative (positivism)
Social action theories - type
Social action theories - type
Micro-theories using bottom-up approach
Social action theories - founder
Social action theories - founder
Max Weber
What is agency?
What is agency?
Ability to make choices & act on interpretations
Social action theories - methods
Social action theories - methods
Qualitative (interpretivism/phenomenology)
Structural perspectives - examples
Structural perspectives - examples
Functionalism, Marxism, neo-Marxism, New Right
Social action perspectives - examples
Social action perspectives - examples
Interactionism, Postmodernism
Feminist research - premise
Feminist research - premise
Inequalities exist between men & women in society
Modern research approach
Modern research approach
Triangulation - combining multiple methods
Barker's Moonies study - finding
Barker's Moonies study - finding
No evidence of brainwashing
Marxist & feminist research - goal
Marxist & feminist research - goal
Highlight inequalities & promote social change
Interpretivist focus
Interpretivist focus
Individual meanings, not social patterns
Structural view of human behaviour
Structural view of human behaviour
Learned responses shaped by social environment