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Download Solution PDFWhich perspective emphasizes on presenting reality of society by keeping various sociological theories at the center?
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Option 3 : Theoretical perspective
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Download Solution PDFThe correct answer is - Theoretical perspective
Key Points
- Theoretical perspective
- Emphasizes the use of sociological theories to understand and present the reality of society.
- Focuses on analyzing societal structures and patterns through various theoretical lenses.
- Helps in identifying and explaining the underlying principles and mechanisms of societal functions.
- Utilizes established theories such as functionalism, conflict theory, symbolic interactionism, and more to provide a comprehensive understanding.
Additional Information
- Functionalism
- A theoretical approach that sees society as a complex system whose parts work together to promote solidarity and stability.
- Examines social institutions and their roles in maintaining the social order.
- Conflict Theory
- Focuses on the power dynamics and inequality within society.
- Highlights the competition for resources and the conflicts that arise from it.
- Symbolic Interactionism
- Emphasizes the importance of symbols and language as core elements of all human interaction.
- Analyzes how individuals create and interpret social reality through interaction.
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