Question 1: Explain what is meant by the phrase, ‘by not taking sides, the sociologist is in fact taking the side of the powerful’. Question 2: Make a list of all the factors mentioned in this Topic that might influence a sociologist’s choice of subject matter. Can you think of any additional factors? … [Read more...]
Objectivity and Values in Sociology : Answers to QuickCheck Questions
The stage of data gathering. True. That they had stopped challenging authority and become like hired hands, taking no moral responsibility for their work. To redress the balance – unlike the views of the powerful, those of the underdog are seldom heard. Because their understanding of these societies could provide useful information e.g. for the military’s counter-insurgency … [Read more...]