Choice Of Research Area Flashcards
1
Q
Different factors:
A
Values of researcher
- sociologists have own interests
- influenced by developments in sociology and society
- sociologists influenced by practicality
- won’t conduct research which has ethical issues
- theoretical beliefs
2
Q
What do feminists want to study?
A
Position of women in society - patriarchy
3
Q
What do Marxists want to study?
A
Concentration of power and wealth
4
Q
What do functionalists want to study?
A
Role of religion or schools
- value consensus and social problems
