The sociological perspective is looking at people's specific behavior and fitting it into general social patterns and vice a versa.Using the sociological perspective, one can eliminate prejudices and misunderstandings by taking a deeper look into why someone does something or is a certain way. That's like if I were to see a student with an Asian background that is really good at math. I wouldn't think 'oh, typical' referring to the general stereotype that Asians are good at math. I would think about the cultural implications that impact children in school. In many Asian cultures, parents push their kids hard to get their homework done and do well in school and succeed in life in general. This can be contrasted to the cultural expectations that U.S. parents have on their children. Some may push their kids really far, but the general consensus is to 'do your best' and 'do what you love'. With this in mind, and using the sociological perspective, we can see where the stereotype the 'All Asians are good at math' comes from. Many stereotypes, like rumors, stem from some truth, but with the sociological perspective, we can look at the why and how behind these stereotypes.
Well there was a general run-down on the sociological perspective, an elementary, but very important aspect of sociology. This is the foundation of all sociological thought, because without a sociological perspective, one cannot view society through the right lens.
Through the rest of my posts, as I cover different, potentially controversial topics, I will attempt to use this foundational tool, along with many others, and ask that you do the same. If you should have a strong opinion about certain things, comment it, but try first to take that step back and consider all sides and angles of the topic. If you think I might not have considered something, please, please! comment and let me know. It would be cool to start some discussion here.
Thanks,
Emm
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