Objectivity and values

Question 1

name the 4 sociologists you must know:

Answer 1

Weber
Gouldner
Mydral
Becker

Question 2

What do Early positvists believe about Objectivity and Values in sociological research?

Answer 2

Sociological researches job is to discover the truth about society

Question 3

What did Weber argue: (2)

Answer 3

A value can neither be proved or disproved

Values in sociology are essential for research

Question 4

What do modern positivists argue (2)

Answer 4

Their own values are irrelevant to their research

Sociologists should remain morrally neutral

Question 5

What did Gouldner argue (4)

Answer 5

Sociologists have become spiritless technicians
Sociologists used to challenge authority
Sociologists now hire themselves out to governments
Sociologists should take moral responsibility for their own research

Question 6

What is committed sociology?

Answer 6

Believe that researchers should openly take sides

Question 7

What did Mydral say (2) ?

Answer 7

Sociologists should openly take sides

Its neither possible or desirable to ignore own values in research.

Question 8

What did Becker argue? (3)

Answer 8

Values are always present in sociology
Sociologists should identify with the underdog
By giving them a voice, we can identify with the hidden voice of society.