Sociology 2271A/B Lecture : LECTURE 1 - INTRODUCTION
25 May 2013
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A set of interrelated ideas that allow for the systematization of knowledge of the social world. By developing concepts, hypotheses made to explain how the social world is organized, and often making predictions about the future of that social world. Little regulation on firearms in the us: social theorist: do research upon the case. Differ not only in terms of time-frame: ex) classic/ contemporary. Classics are the foundations to contemporary theory. Society in general: micro (everyday life) Develop theories after looking at interactions and studying them. Some critiques about theory development influenced by a number of political factors: not neutral usually influenced by something, ex) dominated by males and male centric and white europeans. White europeans: european view, looking at europe of their time therefore looked at a more progressive type of society: what deemed legitimate theory. Those who held powerful positions mentoring new generation of theorists.
