Sociological Theories by Comte and Durkheim

According to TOMBS AND WHYTE, sociologists aim to empower the powerful by withholding information.

GANS believes that low culture is preferred by the well-educated elite.

Marx believed that social order is based on consensus

Marxist theory categorizes societies into communism, ancient society, feudalism, and capitalist

Radical feminism is one of the key sociological perspectives discussed in the text

Interactionism is concerned with social change through industrialization and urbanization

Structural differentiation is a concept emphasized by Durkheim in his theories

Weber believed that conflict only arises from class differences

Sociologists must solve social problems.

PAINTER AND FARRINGTON suggest that better lit areas lead to more crime.

CALVERT AND CALVERT define social policy as the main principles under which the government directs economic resources to meet specific social needs.

According to MILLS, an unimaginative view of sociology sees it solely as problem-solving.

Feminist Theory PASCALL argues that reducing the state's welfare role leads to a decrease in women's unpaid work as carers.

BECKER believes that achieving value-neutrality in social issues is possible.