Section 4
The Sociological Approach
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Sociology Today
Contemporary sociology does not have a single overarching foundation—it has varying methods, both qualitative and quantitative.
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Levels of Analysis: Micro and Macro
Sociological study may be conducted at both macro (large-scale social processes) and micro (small group, face-to-face interactions) levels.
Applied and Clinical Sociology
Applied or clinical sociology uses sociological insights or methods to guide practice, research, or social reform.
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The Significance of Social Inequality
Sociologists study many types of inequality, including economic inequality, racial/ethnic inequality, and gender inequality.
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Thinking Globally
Increasingly, sociologists are turning their attention to the world at large and developing theories of global processes.