Sociological theory, a set of interrelated ideas that provide a systematic understand of the world
social facts – social patterns that rare external to individuals and greatly influence our way of thinking and behaving in society.
verstehen – an empathetic approach to understanding human behavior or understanding or interpretation
feminist theory – a view on anti -oppression, gender relations, and gender inequality
applied sociology – the use of sociological theory, research and methodologies to find solutions to problems in society
queer theory – a critical view that rejects the traditional categories of gender, sex, and sexuality in contemporary society.
postmodern social theory – a critical view rejecting the historical, scientific and structure means of investigating and interpreting the social world
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social structures: the distinctive and stable arrangements of social patterns that form the society as a whole
rationalization of society: the replacement of traditional values and personal connections with bureaucracy, efficiency, and a means-end approach
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Social problems: societal conditions that harm parts of society
objective conditions – the main problem
subjective concerns: others\’ feelings about a problem
social inequality: the unequal distribution of power, property, or prestige in society
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anomie: the breakdown of social values, norms, and order resulting in social instability
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applied sociology: the use of sociological theory, research, and methodologies to find solutions to problems in society