Sociological Theory

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

• Introduction

Classical Sociological Theory

• Max Weber
• Karl Marx
• Emile Durkheim

Modern Sociological Theory

• Structural Functionalism
• Conflict Theory
• Ethnomethodology
• Symbolic Interactionism
• Postmodernism
• Systems Theory

Middle-range Theories (Specific Social Phenomena)

• Role Theory
• Reinforcement Theory
  • Social Learning Theory
  • Exchange Theory
• Impression Management
• Feminist Theory
• Equity Theory

Other Information

• Noted Contributors

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)