Methods and Theory
Sociology Theories are a 3-Legged Stool
Using the 3-Legged Stool we broaden our understanding of social issues.

Research Methods and Theory

Methods of Study

Survey

Experiment

Case Study

Content Analysis

Ethnography

Theory

Functionalist (Rational Choice and Functional Integration)

Conflict

Interactionist (Social Action and Symbolic Interactionist)

Unit Overview Sheet - Terms Sheet

Research Terms Practice Worksheet

Essay Questions for Unit Exam

Watch this clip of a family living mostly independent of municiple services.   Identify examples of both MECHANICAL and ORGANIC SOLIDARITY.  Consider, what would cause ANOMIE here?
  • Methods Notes
    Summary of 5 methods of sociological research
  • Theory Notes-Functionalist
    Power Point describing the basics of Functionalist Theory including: Rational Choice AND Functional Integration
  • Theory Notes-Conflict
    Bugs Life demonstrates both the conflict between classes and the creation of a Collective Consciousness
  • Theory Notes - Interactionist
    Two sub-theories make up this leg of the stool Social Action and Power - Weber Symbolic Interactionist
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