Major Theoretical Approaches Applied By Sociologists

Discussing Major Theoretical Approaches Applied by Sociologists Morakinyo Ladipo-Ajayi 6345172 Principles of Sociology SOC 1101 C Dr. Liam Kilmurray Discussing Major Theoretical Approaches Applied by Sociologists Introduction In our world today, many people look at society in different ways. What one person sees may differ from what another person sees. People may present one thing in a different way than another would. However, though we approach a topic differently does not mean we are wrong or right. This is just how society as a whole functions. It has been this way in the past and is still present now, and will be the same in the future. Sociologists are one of such people who do this, and†¦show more content†¦Namely; The Symbolic Interactionism’s Perspective, The Conflict Perspective, and The Functionalist’s Perspective. These three perspectives will explain how we as people choose to analyze a given subject or topic, and how society as a whole plays a role in all of it. Given from a sociologist point of view the perspectives will be explained in terms of how society has influence on things. It will be a clear layout as to how society, social forces, and human behavi or all play a role. The Symbolic Interactionism Perspective Symbolic Interactionism is a perspective that allows us to observe the world and view it in a different light using signs and symbols around us. It is an explanatory theory, which teaches the understanding of our society by focusing on the micro-level of society. The reason it is viewed on a micro level is to understand a small part of society in order for sociologists to understand the society on a macro level. This theory makes the use of symbols in interacting with other members of the society very important. The use of symbols allows us to place meanings to things, people and events, while helping us to give interpretations with those symbols. Sociologists look at the different symbols and small details of everyday life, how symbols relate with one another and what they mean. They also observe how people interact with each other. These symbols review how small groups interact