Sociological Theory
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In sociology, sociological perspectives, theories, or paradigms are complex frameworks used to analyze and explain objects of social study. This wikibook introduces some of the more well-known sociological theories.
Introduction
Classical Sociological Theory
Modern Sociological Theory
- Structural Functionalism
- Conflict Theory
- Ethnomethodology
- Symbolic Interactionism
- Postmodernism
- Systems Theory
Middle-range Theories (Specific Social Phenomena)
Other Information
Future Chapters
- Classical Theory vs. Modern Theory (classical theory section
- Cognitive Theory (middle range theories section)
- Social Constructionism (modern sociological theory section)
- Micro-Macro Integrative Theory (modern sociological theory section)
- Globalization Theory (modern sociological theory section)