Social Action Theories
This topic shifts focus to micro-sociological perspectives, including symbolic interactionism, ethnomethodology, and phenomenology. Students will explore how individuals construct social reality.
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This topic shifts focus to micro-sociological perspectives, including symbolic interactionism, ethnomethodology, and phenomenology. Students will explore how individuals construct social reality.
Key Questions
- How does symbolic interactionism differ from structural theories?
- What is the role of ethnomethodology in understanding everyday life?
- How do individuals negotiate meaning in social interactions?
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