SUMMARY Flashcards
1
Q
Is sociology Value Free
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comte - he says that objectivity is possible and we can use it to influence social policy and improve the world
durkheim - society is an objective reality and mould behaviours
use relativism to support, Baudrillard says there is no absolute or objective truth, what you believe is true for you
Gouldner - sociological research is only made possible by funding and career intentions making value freedom impossible
2
Q
Should sociology influence social policy
A
Yes - it has impacted many policies such as New Labour policies + WPW
Gerwitz - the educational policies only effect the better off
