Interpretivists (Social A) Flashcards
1
Q
Is Interpretivism a consensus or conflict theory?
A
NEITHER
More interested in how individuals make sense of their own lives rather than how wider S contains them
2
Q
Is Interpretivism macro or micro?
A
Micro - small scale
Focuses on details (personal life)
3
Q
Is Interpretivism structural or social action?
A
Social action (only theory) S = influenced + shaped by individuals
4
Q
What is there view on S?
A
Socially constructed - individuals ‘create’ + define their own owns roles, n+v etc.
Cultural relative - meanings + actions change over time, place etc
