Interpretivism Flashcards
1
Q
Weber
A
Humans aren’t like nature, change behaviour when studied. Need to interpret meaning behind people’s actions to understand them.
2
Q
Micro or macro?
A
Micro
3
Q
Who uses it?
A
Positivists, some feminists, interactionists, phenomenologists, labelling theorists
4
Q
G H Mead
A
Humans don’t respond automatically to stimuli. First interpret, then respond by choice eg red light- we don’t have to stop
5
Q
Don’t like who?
A
Marxists. Can’t say all working class have same experience