Sociological Perspectives

The issue I have chosen is the use of social networking websites and how the three sociological perspectives apply to them. The use of social networking website has become a social norm in the way our society communicates with each one another. I believe that there are benefits with using social networking websites in your private and public life. On the other hand, I do believe that with social networking websites, the boundary between our private and public life merge and become difficult to separate.

After a careful study and a deeper research on an introduction to sociology, I have come to understand that no problem can be solved well enough if one does not have the sociological perspective which is defined as a way of looking at the world through a sociological lens. In fact, there is the need of the lens that will help one to view situations and have the eye to emerge through different views to solve that problem. This mirror has become a doorway that will help one to have a beginner’s mind to approach problems.

In the world of sociology there are many different ways that humans interact with the world. Although we are all human beings, we do not always see the world the same way that others do. Even though not many are aware of the different ways they can see the world, there are three sociological perspectives. Using structural functionalism, the conflict theory, and symbolic interactionism one will be able to decide which view best represents the way they see this world. When asked about my perspective on the world, I view it using the conflict theory due to the examples that society gives us based on events that happen frequently. Even though all three of these theories are socially correct, the conflict theory defines my view of the world more than structural functionalism and symbolic interaction.

The Sociocultural Lens is a group of theories and perspectives that are based on sociology and sociological theory. They focus on broader aspects of society and how these affect human behavior. The premise is that social workers need to understand individuals within their environmental context. C. Wright Mills asserted that most sociological theories reflect the sociological imagination, a term used to describe the relationship between an individual’s personal experiences and the wider society. Sociological models help social workers think more comprehensively and offer a more balanced approach to their work (Rogers, 2016).

Sociological perspective is according to the lecture viewing the world through a sociological lens. In doing this, allows us to see the general in the like how society shapes general patterns of behavior and/or to see the shape in the familiar like how people behave how it is not just individual choice. An example of using sociological perspective would be how society influenced me to go to college and not just college what made me pick Louisiana tech. the first influence that most people would not think as society is my parents. I say my parents because my parents have always told me to be better than them which to them that meant going to college and finishing. Even with me being the youngest of four and my parents

In todays society there is an abundance of social problems and one that is notable is illness and health care. This particular social problem has raised some attention among society. Individuals tend to analyze it from one of three perspectives. These three sociological theories/perspectives are the structural-functionalist perspective, the conflict perspective, and the symbolic interactionist perspective. Each has a different approach to the causes of this social problem.

I have grown up in church. I have been to church pretty much every Sunday of my life. My family never really missed church, except if we sick. Even when we were on vacation, we would go to church. I also spent a lot of time at youth group. During my time at youth group, there were positive and negative experiences that I had. Even though I do not want to go into youth ministries, I still think my background shapes my opinion on it.

Throughout history various social perspectives have been observed in an attempt to explain and classify different types of sociological behavior. Various theories have been made regarding the sociological perspective, which examines the social contexts that people live in and how these contexts effect the individual and society (Henslin 2). Each sociological perspective examines something different and poses a different theory. Discussed here are three sociological perspectives: the functionalist perspective, the conflict perspective and the feminist perspective. All three perspectives are forms of social institutions or the ways that a society meets its basic needs (Henslin 104).

The book disuses three different perspectives of the socialization process, functionalist, conflict, and symbolic interaction. The functionalist see the socialization process as a way for society to set up roles. This perspective looks at people and the environment as influences on people and their self-images. According to the functionalist perspective, social equilibrium is based on conformity. The conflict perspective is different because available opportunities are the bases of the idea, instead of internalized expectations. The Symbolic interaction perspective is similar to the conflict perspective. Roles are shaped by the society the person lives in. The difference between the two is that the conflict perspective used pressure

Personally, I learned the messages about how other groups of people should be categorized from my external surroundings of family, friends, peers, and other people around me. Throughout the years, my family would always tell and teach me their thoughts and beliefs of other groups of people. My friends and peers from school would also tell me their thoughts as well. From all the external influences in my life, I have gathered a lot of information on how to “judge” and “categorize” other people. Although I was taught by others to believe a certain way, I believe that my own ways of judgment and prejudice still come from within myself and I do not like to let others make the decision for me.

It's not surprising that the idea of societal influence makes people uncomfortable. It's difficult for anyone to imagine that some of the largest decisions in life aren't completely our own original ideas. The implication of sociology is in itself threatening to our preconceptions and for many, those preconceptions are something to live by, facts of life even. The idea that any of those concrete beliefs that we hold could or even should be questioned feels like a betrayal of the self, of ones values. Beyond that, what can a person really even do? Society is all around us, a constant, powerful factor in life so what are we to do about its influence on our behaviors? It seems potentially hopeless, that if this is the case, if where and how we grow up shapes who we are then what

Discussion Question: What theory (or theories) do you think explain(s) most crime in our society and would be a good basis for law? Make sure you thoroughly explain how the theory applies to crime and our laws. Include examples.

There are three different social perspectives in sociology, in which sociologists use to study the effects on society. These concepts are the basis of how people live, work, and communicate with others.

Sociology is the study of human society and relationships. In sociology there are a couple different theoretical perspectives. The structural- functional perspective states that there are independent facets of society that work together to function as a whole. An example would be paying taxes on things like Social security and disability. The taxes are paid so when it is needed it the government can turn around and begin paying the individuals back. Functionalism prides itself on consistency to keep society positive and they shy away from change or what they see as they negative.

Sociology is the scientific study of society and human behavior. Human behavior and each respective society that is studied can be evaluated and governed by the scientific method to produce reliable results. The inquiries into these subjects are derived by the inspirations of sociological perspectives. Each stratifying field of Sociology finds an anchor in the relationships between these pieces in the human context in which they are found.