values in sociology - done

Question 1

classical sociologists and their values

Answer 1

early positivists
karl marx
max webber

Question 2

early positivists

Answer 2

durkheim and Conte believed scientific sociology would reveal the one correct society - discovering truth this way would mean they found the best form of society with scientific certainty.

Question 3

max webber

Answer 3

he sees an important role for values in society - they guide research and with data collection anh hypothesis testing

Question 4

values as a guide to research

Answer 4

• values are import as they help us what to select to study - feminists and gender equality

Question 5

data collection and hypothesis testing

Answer 5

weber says we must be as un bias and selevtive as we can when collecting the facts - dont ask questions for answers we want to hear. when creating hypothesis we need to keep our values out of it

Question 6

value freedom and commitment 2 types of groups

Answer 6

modern positivists
committed sociologists

Question 7

modern positivists

Answer 7

• values are irrelevant to their research
• the desire to appear scientific - sociol should remain morally neutral and not judge people
  -social position of sociology - 1950s they were no longer problem makers but rather takers - people who solved problems - sine they were hired hands, their values were irrelevant

Question 8

committed sociologists

Answer 8

mydral - sociologists should not spell out their values - they should openly take sides , we can also not keep are values in our research as its not desirable and impossible
- impossible - paymasters or socilogists values are bound to be in the work
- undersirable - they are simply giving their services to the highest bidder