Theoretical Considerations (AQA A-Level Sociology): Quizzes
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What do theoretical considerations refer to in sociological research?
What do theoretical considerations refer to in sociological research?
How theories influence the research process
Why do structural theories use a 'top-down' approach?
Why do structural theories use a 'top-down' approach?
Start with society-wide structures
Which of these is an example of a structural perspective?
Which of these is an example of a structural perspective?
Marxism
What research methods do structural theorists prefer?
What research methods do structural theorists prefer?
Quantitative methods
Who originally developed social action theories?
Who originally developed social action theories?
Max Weber
Why do action theories adopt a 'bottom-up' approach?
Why do action theories adopt a 'bottom-up' approach?
Start with individual actions
What does 'agency' mean in social action approaches?
What does 'agency' mean in social action approaches?
Ability to make choices and act
What research methods do action theorists prefer?
What research methods do action theorists prefer?
Qualitative methods
How do feminist perspectives influence research area selection?
How do feminist perspectives influence research area selection?
Focus on gender relations & patriarchy
What did Eileen Barker investigate in her Moonies study?
What did Eileen Barker investigate in her Moonies study?
Whether brainwashing was used
What did Barker find about brainwashing in the Moonies?
What did Barker find about brainwashing in the Moonies?
No evidence of brainwashing
What approach do most modern sociological studies employ?
What approach do most modern sociological studies employ?
Triangulation or realist approaches