public sociology

Question 1

public sociology

Answer 1

encourages sociology with civil society to foster dialogue on social issues

Michael Burawoy

Question 2

four sociologies

Answer 2

Michael Burawoy

professional sociology: academic

policy sociology: applied

critical sociology: challenges assumptions

public sociology: non-academic

Question 3

global sociology

Answer 3

addresses global inequalities and marketization

Question 4

critical reflections on burawoy’s framework

Answer 4

downplays professional soc. rigor

political orientation (polarization, left leaning)

potential conflict between the 4 sociologies

Question 5

burawoy’s defense to criticism

Answer 5

interdependence of 4 sociologies

public sociology’s role (advocates for democracy and public discourse)

global expansion
(addressing global marketization & inequalities)

Question 6

challenges and implications of public sociology

Answer 6

navigating political bias

balancing academic rigor with societal engagement

maintaining unity
avoiding marginalization