Sociology and Values

Question 1

Value Free

Answer 1

A positivist, objective, reliable and macro approach to sociology

The idea that : Sociology MUST be free from personal or political bias

Question 2

Value Laden

Answer 2

Idea that : personal values should not intrude on research - BUT it is impossible to keep them out
- people can’t help but to have values in their research

• Link to webber and Kuhn - post modernist approach

Question 3

Committed sociology

Answer 3

The idea that : Values should guide sociological research

-E.g. critical / radical sociologists ( marxist/feminists ) hold clear value and unite for a fit purpose