Theoretical strands

Question 1

Major theoretical strands

Answer 1

Positivistic
Interpretative(SI,Phen,EM)
Critical

Question 2

Positivism postulates

Answer 2

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Method
Unity of scientific method
Fact&Value
Laws
Externality
Subject
Communication

Question 3

Positivism critique

iPad

Answer 3

Not Feasible(variables, experiment)
Not Useful(based on postulates)

Question 4

Symbolic Interactionism(SI) mnemonic

Answer 4

SIMA
Symbols->Interaction->Meaning/Interpretation->Action/Behaviour

Question 5

Phenomenology(thinker, imp feature)

Answer 5

Alfred Schutz
Bracketing

Question 6

Phenomenology(sequence)

Answer 6

sense-perception->mind->classification(it is social)

Question 7

Task of phenomenologist(2)

Answer 7

1. Examine process of classification
2. Understand essense behind a grp of objs classified under single category

Question 8

Indian philosophy llr to phenomenology

Answer 8

Lokayat philosophy(Charvaka)->Direct sensory perception is the only reliable source of knowledge

Question 9

Ethnomethodology(EM) thinker

Answer 9

Harold Garfinkel

Question 10

EM 2 central ideas

Answer 10

Indexicality
Reflexivity

Question 11

EM uses a concept->to show how indivls behave

Answer 11

Documentary method

Question 12

Dramaturgical model

Answer 12

Erving Goffman

Question 13

Fact & Value inseparable

Answer 13

Alvin Gouldner