Stratification and mobility are central concepts in the study of social inequality. Stratification refers to the division of
Category: Sociology
Mead – Self and Identity
George Herbert Mead (1863-1931) was an American sociologist and philosopher who is best known for his contributions to
Robert K. Merton – Latent and Manifest Functions, Conformity and Deviance, Reference Groups
Robert K. Merton was an American sociologist who made significant contributions to the field of sociology in the
Talcolt Parsons – Social System, Pattern Variables
Talcott Parsons was an American sociologist and one of the most influential figures in 20th-century sociology. He was
Max Weber – Social Action, Ideal Types, authority, Bureaucracy, Protestant Ethic and The Spirit of Capitalism
Max Weber was a German sociologist and philosopher who lived from 1864 to 1920. He is considered one
Emile Durkhteim – Division of Labour, Social Fact, Suicide, Religion and Society
Emile Durkheim was a French sociologist and philosopher who lived in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
Karl Marx – Historical Materialism, Mode of Production, Alienation, Class Struggle
Karl Marx was a German philosopher and economist who is best known for his works on historical materialism,
Sociological Thinkers
Sociological thinkers are individuals who have made significant contributions to the field of sociology, a discipline that seeks
Variables, Sampling, Hypothesis, Reliability, and Validity
Variables, sampling, hypothesis, reliability, and validity are crucial concepts in the field of research methods and analysis, particularly
Techniques of Data Collection
Techniques of data collection are the various methods used by researchers to gather information and data for their