Sociological paradigm

Sociological paradigm

Sociological paradigms (or frameworks) are specific 'points of view' used by social scientists in social research. Sociological paradigms are particular paradigms that employ the sociological perspective and the sociological imagination. A sociological paradigm usually refers to the broad schools of thought in sociology that encompass multiple theories from the same perspective. These include:
* conflict paradigm: focuses on the ability of some groups to dominate others, or resistance to such domination, including Marxism
** feminism: focuses on how male dominance of society has shaped social life.
* functionalism: also known as a social systems paradigm, examines what functions the various elements of a social system perform in regard to the entire system.
* interactionism: believes that meaning is produced through the interactions of individuals.
* darwinism paradigm: (also known as the evolutionary paradigm) sees a progressive evolution in social life.
* positivism paradigm: Social Positivists believe that social processes should be studied in terms of cause and effect using the scientific method.

References

* Earl Babbie, 'The Practice of Social Research', 4th edition, Wadsworth, Thomson Learning Inc., ISBN 0-534-62029-9
* Michael Hughes, Carolyn J. Kroehler, James W. Vander Zanden. 'Sociology: The Core', McGraw-Hill, ISBN 0-07-240535-X [http://highered.mcgraw-hill.com/sites/007240535x/student_view0/chapter1/chapter_summary.html Online chapter summary]


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