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Unit IV Development of Sociological thinking
Since the 1950s, when sociology really entered the university cur______
riculum
The functionalist perspective: A world of ______
balance
The conflict perspective: A world of ______
difference
The contemporary perspective: Thinking ______
globally
The social action perspective: A world of ______
meaning
What is a key challenge for sociology?
Searching for general ways of understanding social life
How is sociology best seen?
As multi-paradigmatic
What is the contemporary perspective focused on?
Thinking globally
What is the functionalist perspective characterized by?
A world of balance
What has been a focus of sociologists since the 1950s?
Developing sociological theories
Test your knowledge of sociological theories and perspectives with this quiz on the development of sociological thinking. Explore the functionalist, conflict, social action, and contemporary perspectives in this multi-paradigmatic discipline. Gain insight into the diverse ways of thinking within sociology and the key challenges faced in the search for general sociological theories.
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