Objectivity and Subjectivity in Sociology
Sociology · Class 11 · Doing Sociology: Research Methods · 5.º Período

Objectivity and Subjectivity in Sociology

Discusses the challenges of maintaining objectivity in sociological research and the role of the researcher's own biases and social position.

CBSE Learning OutcomesNCERT.XI.Soc.5.1NCERT.XI.Soc.5.2

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Discusses the challenges of maintaining objectivity in sociological research and the role of the researcher's own biases and social position.

Key Questions

  1. Can sociological research be completely objective?
  2. What is reflexivity in sociological research?
  3. How do personal biases affect research outcomes?

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