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Major theoretical perspectives in sociology

Sociology as a science is to understand the views or theories to interpret, analyze and interpretation of social phenomena. explain social reality that they must undergo a theoretical framework. A theory is defined as a general statement about how some parts of the world fits together and works (Macionis, 1997). Scupin and Decorse (1995), a theory as a set of interrelated assumptions to provide a general explanation of natural and social phenomena.It should also be noted that the term "vision" and "flow" is often used interchangeably with the term "theory". There are three main theoretical perspectives in sociology, which have an overall framework provided by sociological studies. These structural-functionalism, social conflict theory and symbolic interactionism. There are theories that emerged from the major ones as well . 1.       The structural-functionalist theory This is one of the dominant theories both in anthropology and sociology. ...

Level studies in sociology

At present, sociology very specific sub-sectors or fields of specialization are in it, some of these include the following: criminology; demographics; human ecology; political sociology; medical sociology; sociology of family; sociology of sport; sociology of development; social psychology; social linguistics; sociology of education; sociology of religion; sociology of knowledge; sociology of art; sociology of science and technology; sociology of law; urban sociology; rural sociology; economic sociology; and industrial sociology. Micro-sociology: Checking scale social phenomena Macro Sociology: evaluating large-scale social phenomena Meso-sociology: analysis of social phenomena between the micro and macro levels. Within this general framework, sociology is divided into specific sub-areas on the basis of certain criteria. The main areas of sociology can be grouped into six areas (World Book Encyclopedia, 1994: Vol. 18; Pp. 564-568). Main areas of  sociology • S ocial ...