Interpretive and Critical theories of Sociology
A short answer detailing the similarities between interpretive and critical theories of sociology.
Category: Social Sciences
Social Institutions and Family Planning
An overview of some of the relationships between social institutions and family planning in the UK
Correlational Research
A definition and exemplification of correlational research
Qualia
‘Qualia’ is a term which is used in philosophical discourse to refer to the subjective aspect of what an experience feels like. It can…
Social penetration theory
Social penetration is a psychological concept which was developed in the 1970s by two researchers: Irwin Altman and Dalmas Taylor. The theory…
Sociology as a discipline assigns too much importance to the measurement of human behaviour and/or interaction.
A discussion of the epistemology of sociology, and differences between structuralist and interpretivist approaches.
The Syrian and Afghan Refugee Crises
A comparison of the Syrian refugee crisis with the Afghan refugee crisis
The development of the Mesopotamian civilisation
Mesopotamia is a Greek word that means the land between two rivers (Reade, 2000: 6). The Euphrates and the Tigris nurtured a fertile plain…
Research philosophy: positivism
Positivism is a philosophical approach to conducting research. A widely accepted definition of positivism is presented here…
How is male violence against women a patriarchal (structural and systemic) phenomenon, not an individual issue?
Patriarchy is ultimately a cause and catalyst of abuse against women.