Sociological Theory and Methods / Week2 / Kwon Ah Yeon

1. summary 

  Sociology uses scientific methods to predict and analyze events in order to explain them logically and reasonably. This study measures and categorizes samples, develops hypotheses through associations between two variables, predicts outcomes, and tests data and designs research. All of these scientific processes are repeated and evaluated. Obviously, there are limitations to this quest for sociology, but understanding and contributing to society is crucial.

 

  Sociologists say they develop and study various theories to explain social phenomena. The theory establishes assumptions about the causes and consequences of events in society and elicits patterns in relationships. Presenting causality and explaining the process are key components of sociology. It is to apply the data we collect to social theory to solve and understand the events that happen in society.

 

  Representative theories more convincing in sociology are structural functionalism, conflict theory, Symbolic Interactionism, Role Theory, Feminist Theory, Integration Theory, etc. These theories function in a way that understands the institutions and phenomena in society and links disparate concepts.

2. What is interesting  

  There were so many theories about sociology. I wanted to find out about the various theories that exist. Theory was that there is the most interesting part is Feminist Theory. There were theories that supported women, showing from many points of view that women have been oppressed in various forms of inequality in society. I think everyone should work together to improve not only the patriarchal system and job inequality, but also the traditional customs imposed by women such as childcare, childbirth and purity.

3. Discussion Point

  I want to know about the newly created sociological theory of modern society that changes rapidly. I also wonder how sociologists begin to notice such subtle changes first and begin their research.