Sociological Perspectives On Social And Social Theory

Throughout Peter Kivisto’s book Social Theory: Roots & Branches, he talks about the numerous different perspectives which essentially help distinguish our overall understanding of the contemporary

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.

There is insurmountable evidence that points to the idea that gender stereotypes is largely accomplished through social factors. Scholars in both sociological and psychological fields believe that gender is constructed through the modeling of appropriate behaviors and the use of systematic rewards and punishments. Evidence also shows that many aspects of gender are not innate, as evidenced by children who do not exhibit a gender specific preference in friends, clothing or toys when placed in gender neutral settings. Only after negative reactions from parents, teachers, or friends do many children begin to take on the gender roles society comes to see as appropriate for them.

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).

It is difficult to say when the idea of social theory came around because it is difficult to document such an event; it is not as simple as other firsts in the world. The earliest, one can say, is around the time of the Western philosophy came around with Plato and Herodotus among others and maybe even Confucius. The ideal behind social theory is that it is the framework used to study and interpret social phenomena throughout the world. However, there is a lot more to social theory, it also tries to relate to historical debates over generally accepted methodologies, and often they critique the ideological teachings and tradition beliefs. Social theories can also encompass political science, sociology, and even economics, and does not

Gender is the characteristics of people as females and males. During preschool years, children begin to fall into their cultures gender roles. Gender roles are the expectations that society has in regards to how females and males should think, act, and feel. Two social theories that are central to children’s gender development are psychoanalytic theory of gender and social cognitive theory of gender. Freud proposed in the psychoanalytic theory of gender that children develop a sexual attraction to their opposite-sex parent, but eventually loses this attraction causing them to identify with their same-sex parent. In the social cognitive theory of gender, children’s gender develops through the rewards and punishments from their parents for gender-appropriate behavior. Both theories rely heavily on the influence of parents. Moreover, children in both theories learn about gender roles through observation. They adopt the sources characteristics and imitate what they see. In contrast, social cognitive theory contains other sources from which children learn gender roles such as culture, school, peers, etc. Also, psychoanalytic theory believes that children are aware of their gender much earlier, while social cognitive believes that children become aware through the negative or positive experiences they encounter. Bandura believed in reinforcement, while Freud took a biological approach.

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).

I have enrolled in SUNY Empire State College to earn an Associate in Arts degree with a concentration in Studies in Social Justice. For me, earning an AA in Social Theory, Social Structure and Change represents a foundation onto which I may structure additional learning in pursuit of a Bachelor of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies, perhaps with a concentration in Alternative Dispute Resolution, and ultimately leading toward advancement to graduate school, opportunity permitting.

What is Sociology and who was the founder of Sociology? When and how did Sociology emerge as a field of study?

The sociological perspective is the comprehension of human conduct by placing it within its broader social contexts (pg. 3). This perspective is developed by using three core sociological perspectives that were developed over time. Although, these perspectives all provide a unique vantage point of society, no single perspective is the core belief of sociologists. Therefore, together the three perspectives are analyzed, giving a better understanding of society. These three theoretical perspectives are known as functionalism, symbolic interaction, and the conflict theory. Functionalism views society as having multiple functions, all in which contribute to society in a different way. The contribution of all of these functions is said to create

The major social institution I choose to discuss through the lens of the three major sociological theoretical perspectives of (1) structural functionalism, (2) symbolic interactionism, and (3) conflict theory is religion. (1) Structural Functionalism: Functionalists sees society as a system of parts that all serve a function. I think that religion serves a few functions for society. First of all, religion creates this sort of common ground for people to share creating this sense of solidarity amongst them. Also, religion seems to work as a sort of incentive for people to do good in the world. The ideas of religions (such as the idea of an afterlife) helps to put purpose into people’s lives - it gives them a reason to live. To me, this perspective

Sociologically you can break the way we view this world down into three major categories. Those categories include structural functionalism, conflict theory and symbolic interactionism. These terms may seem intimidating when you first see them but they are fairly easy to understand. Let’s take a step back and understand what a theory is before we jump into the explanations of the three sociological viewpoints. A theory, according to the text is a set of ideas that tries to explain the known facts of a subject in a way that almost everyone can understand. A way to test a theory is to determine whether it explains all known facts in a sensible and reasonable way.

Sociologist use several perceptions to achieve a remarkable study. These studies are usually in a category formally known as the sociologist perspective. One of the perspectives is conflict perspective which on the other hand, emphasizes the importance of conflict between competing social groups so that social change tends to be shifted and revolutionary. A related perspective, the feminist perspective stresses conflict based on gender in equality.

Critically Analyse and Evalute The Different Sociological Perspectives On The Types of Family And Households In Britain. Evaluate Their Functions And Roles. To What Extent Do They Take Into Account The Diversity of Family Types In Britain?